Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 2 shatabdi trains run from Bengaluru to Chennai - SHATABDI EXP (12028) and SHATABDI EXP (12008).

Bengaluru to Chennai SHATABDI EXP (12028) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at 06:00 and arrives Chennai Central station (MAS) at 11:00. Bengaluru to Chennai shatabdi fare is Rs.1430 in Executive Class and Rs.710 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

Bengaluru to Chennai SHATABDI EXP (12008) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at 16:15 and arrives Chennai Central station (MAS) at 21:30.

Double decker express, as the name suggests, are 2 storeyed trains that can accommodate more number of passengers compared to other express or mail trains. These trains ply between important cities which are just a few hundred kilometres apart. These are fully AC coaches and have only seating facilities with Chair Car (CC) class. There is a ladder to climb up the upper deck of coach. These trains do not offer catering facilities. Double-decker Trains are usually painted in vibrant yellow and red color while some other express trains also have double decker non ac coaches. 1 double-decker train runs from Bengaluru to Chennai - MAS DOUBLE DECK (22626).

Bengaluru to Chennai MAS DOUBLE DECK (22626) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at 13:30 and arrives Perambur station (PER) at 19:03. Bengaluru to Chennai double-decker fare is Rs.550 in Chair Car and Rs.155 in Second Seater for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 3 humsafar trains run from Bengaluru to Chennai - SBCDNR HUMSAFAR (06509), AGTL HUMSAFAR (12503) and HUMSAFAR EXP (22354).

Bengaluru to Chennai SBCDNR HUMSAFAR (06509) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at 07:15 and arrives Perambur station (PER) at 14:10.

Bengaluru to Chennai AGTL HUMSAFAR (12503) departs from Baiyappanahalli Terminal station (SMVB) at 10:15 and arrives Perambur station (PER) at 15:30. Bengaluru to Chennai humsafar fare is Rs.745 in Third AC for this train.

Bengaluru to Chennai HUMSAFAR EXP (22354) departs from Baiyappanahalli Terminal station (SMVB) at 13:50 and arrives Perambur station (PER) at 19:30. Bengaluru to Chennai humsafar fare is Rs.745 in Third AC for this train.