There are 4 ways to get from Bengaluru to Shimoga by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Ksr Bengaluru to Anandapuramtrain 16227 / ...
7h 1m₹928–2,630Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Sagarabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8hDrive 339.5 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Shimogacar 339.5 km
5h 23m₹3,322–4,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Shimogataxi 339.5 km
5h 23m₹8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Shimoga is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Shimoga is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Shimoga. However, there are services departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Sagara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Shimoga. However, there are services departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Anandapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Shimoga is 344 km. The road distance is 339.5 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Shimoga without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Bengaluru to Shimoga, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Shimoga bus services, operated by Sri Benaka Travels, depart from Bengaluru station.
Bengaluru to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Shimoga is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Shimoga, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Anandapuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Benaka Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Sagara twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Anandapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 99022 11662
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Benaka Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Benaka Travels
- Website
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 95
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 95
- Website
- TPS Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TPS Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 121
- Website
- Hamsa Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Hamsa Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Shimoga bus services, operated by Sri Benaka Travels, arrive at Sagara station.
Bengaluru to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Anandapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Shimoga is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Bengaluru to Shimoga.
There are eight+ hotels available in Shimoga.