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The new train service will take 45 minutes to complete the journey from Devanahalli halt station near Kempegowda International Airport to Bengaluru City Railway Station. Now travel from Bengaluru airport to city for just Rs 10,30 started; Railways start new service | Photo Credit: Representative Image
Bengaluru: The distance between Kempegowda International Airport and City has further been reduced with the introduction of trains to connect the airport to the main city. Indian Railways’ South Western Railway Zone, on Saturday, started trains to connect Bengaluru City Railway Station with the airport.
These trains will take 45 minutes to complete the journey between Devanahalli halt station near Kempegowda International Airport and Bengaluru City Railway Station.
Take a train to the airport for just Rs 10
Take a train to the airport for just Rs 10
BySridhar VivanSridhar Vivan / Updated: Jan 2, 2021, 06:00 IST
Finally, after years of waiting, one can board a train to the airport
halt station from Monday. Interestingly, the ticket fares will not be more than Rs 15.
E Vijaya, Chief Public Relations Officer and Deputy General Manager,
South Western Railways (
Bengaluru city (Majestic) to Kempegowda
Airport halt on a direct route, while it will cost Rs 15 from Majestic to Airport halt via Bengaluru Cantonment stations.” This will be the cheapest option to reach the airport. Currently, one has to pay around Rs 270 to travel in a Vayu Vajra, and a cab fare is between Rs 600 and Rs 1,000. However, one needs to board a shuttle service from the halt station to the airport terminal while taking a train.