Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway Toll Collection Begins: New Rates, Plazas, Passes & Speed Limit

Motorists traveling on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway will now have to pay toll charges for using the 71-km stretch between Hoskote and Kolar Gold Fields (KGF). The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officially started toll collection on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

The expressway, which had been toll-free since its soft launch in March, now comes with fixed toll rates based on vehicle type and travel direction.

New Toll Rates for Cars

Hedigenabele (near Hoskote) → Sundarapalya (near KGF): ₹185 one-way | ₹275 round trip

Sundarapalya → Hedigenabele: ₹190 one-way | ₹280 round trip

Other vehicle categories such as light goods vehicles, minibuses, buses, and trucks will have to pay higher rates, ranging between ₹295 and ₹955, depending on the route and number of trips.

Toll Plazas on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway

The 71-km operational stretch features four toll plazas at:

Hedigenabele

Agrahara

Krishnarajapura

Sundarapalya

Monthly & Annual Pass Options

Monthly Pass for Cars: ₹6,105 (50 one-way trips) | ₹6,260 (round trips)

Annual FASTag Pass: ₹3,000 (unlimited trips)

This makes frequent commuting easier and more cost-effective for daily travelers.

Speed Limit on Expressway

The stretch has been designed for a maximum speed of 120 kmph, offering smoother and faster connectivity for motorists.

Future Plans for Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway

This tolling marks the first officially operational phase of the 262-km Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway. Construction in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is still underway, with the full corridor expected to be completed by July 2026.

With tolling now active, the expressway has officially transitioned from its trial phase to commercial operations, enhancing connectivity between Bengaluru and Chennai.