There are 4 ways to get from Ballari to Shimoga by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Birur Jntrain 16546 / ...
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Anandapuramtrain 16206 / ...
9h 27m₹1,050–3,622Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ballari, Karnataka to Mantralayam, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh to Shivamogga, Karnatakabus
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga, Karnataka to Shimogataxi
12h 15mDrive 282.6 km
- Drive from Ballari to Shimogacar 282.6 km
4h 22m₹3,177–4,589Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballari to Shimogataxi 282.6 km
4h 22m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballari to Shimoga is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ballari to Shimoga is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct train from Ballari to Shimoga. However, there are services departing from Bellary Jn and arriving at Anandapuram via Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Ballari and Shimoga is 387 km. The road distance is 282.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballari to Shimoga without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Ballari to Shimoga, including transfers.
Ballari to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bellary Jn station.
Ballari to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballari to Shimoga is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ballari to Shimoga.
There are 11+ hotels available in Shimoga.
What companies run services between Ballari, India and Shimoga, India?
You can take a train from Bellary Jn to Shimoga via Birur Jn and Anandapuram in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bellary Jn to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Birur Jn to Anandapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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