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Bengaluru International Airport in Bangalore, India, is about 37 kilometers from the center of Bangalore. The trip to Bangalore city center takes about 45 minutes. Among the options you can take advantage of to get to the city center from the airport are car rental companies with offices at the airport, taxis or shuttle services available at the terminal every day, and alternatives that provide both affordable and convenient transportation.

Shuttle

At Bengaluru International Airport you can reach the city center by using shuttle services, which offer both affordable and convenient and fast transportation options. These services, known as 'VayuVajra', serve almost all day and carry passengers on 11 different routes. With shuttle services that depart every 30 minutes on average you can reach many points in the city in time without difficulty.

Taxi

If you prefer to take a taxi to get to the city center, you can choose one of three taxi companies serving at Bengaluru International Airport: Mega Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC. You can also pay with your credit card at the end of the journey if you prefer Mega Cabs. Taxis apply a night fare from midnight to 6 am; you have to pay an increased fare of 10 percent during this time.

Taxi fares in the city in general are not very high. However, due to the fact that the distance between the airport and the city center of Bangalore is a long one, the taxi is not among the economic means to transportation to the city center. It is expensive compared to other options, but if you prefer comfort in Bangalore traffic, you can consider this option.

Bus

You can also travel to the center of Bangalore with the buses departing from the airport. These buses, which are called Flybus, start to carry their passengers to the city center from very early in the morning, but they do not operate frequently. For information about Flybus bus services, you can contact the counseling desk at the passenger terminal or contact the call center on +91 08 4455 4422.

Car Rental

At Bengaluru Airport you can see the desks of both local and global car rental companies. After renting your car with the features you want from here, you can reach the city center at the end of a comfortable journey that would last 45 minutes to one hour. These companies located at the airport usually have rental offices in the city center. You can deliver the vehicle you rented to one of the offices in the center. Please note that in order rent a car in the city, you must have an internationally valid driver's license.