There are 9 ways to get from Challakere to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
13h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Challakere to Tumkurtrain 06244 / ...
- Take the train from Tumkur to Madurai Jntrain 11021
18h 10m₹500–3,892Drive 605.2 km
- Drive from Challakere to Maduraicar 605.2 km
9h 11m₹6,789–9,807Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challakere to Maduraitaxi 605.2 km
9h 11m₹12,000–15,000Bus, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
10h 11m₹5,452–11,202Bus
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
13h 29mBus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
11h 52m₹5,377–11,067Bus, fly to Salem
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
12h 31mBus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
13h 45m₹5,397–9,657
Challakere to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to drive which takes 9h 11m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Challakere to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Challikere and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station, Bangalore, Karnataka and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Challakere to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Challakere and arriving at Madurai Jn via Tumkur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Challakere and Madurai is 609 km. The road distance is 605.2 km.
The best way to get from Challakere to Madurai without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 13h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Challakere to Madurai, including transfers.
Challakere to Madurai bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Challikere station.
Challakere to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Challakere station.
The best way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to bus via Salem which takes 13h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Challakere, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Challikere to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda B.S., Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challakere to Madurai Jn via Tumkur in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Challakere to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tumkur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Challakere to Madurai bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.
Challakere to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tumkur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challakere to Madurai is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Challakere to Madurai.
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