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In a bid to cater the air travellers in reaching Airport on time, the South Western Railway on Saturday decided to improve the train services for the trains passing Kempegowda International Airport Railway Station (KIAD).
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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.