There are 8 ways to get from Challakere to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Challakere to Bellary Jntrain 07585 / ...
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Peramburtrain 17313
12h 33m₹429–3,342Drive 481.1 km
- Drive from Challakere to Chennaicar 481.1 km
7h 28m₹5,411–7,815Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challakere to Chennaitaxi 481.1 km
7h 28m₹10,000–13,000Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
8h 59m₹4,727–7,567Train via Bengaluru
- Take the train from Challakere to Ksr Bengalurutrain 06244
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain 12658 / ...
13h 36m₹466–3,683Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
14h 17m₹892–2,337Train, train to Shivamogga, fly
- Take the train from Challakere to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Shimogatrain
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
7h 53m₹4,337–7,652
Challakere to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challakere to Chennai is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Challakere to Chennai is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Challakere to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Challikere and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Challakere to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Challakere and arriving at Perambur via Bellary Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Challakere and Chennai is 530 km. The road distance is 481.1 km.
The best way to get from Challakere to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Challakere to Chennai, including transfers.
Challakere to Chennai bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Challikere station.
Challakere to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Challakere station.
The best way to get from Challakere to Chennai is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Challakere, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a bus from Challikere to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda B.S., Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challakere to Perambur via Bellary Jn in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Challakere to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Bellary Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Challakere to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Challakere to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Birur Jn to Shimoga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Challakere to Chennai bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.
Challakere to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bellary Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challakere to Chennai is 481 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Challakere to Chennai.
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