What is the cheapest way to get from Challakere to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 20h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Challakere to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to drive which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.

Is there a direct bus between Challakere and Madurai?

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.

Is there a direct train between Challakere and Madurai?

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 20h 14m.

How far is it from Challakere to Madurai?

The distance between Challakere and Madurai is 608 km. The road distance is 604.6 km.

How do I travel from Challakere to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Challakere to Madurai without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 13h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Challakere to Madurai?

It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Challakere to Madurai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challakere to Madurai bus from?

Challakere to Madurai bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Challikere station.

Where do I catch the Challakere to Madurai train from?

Challakere to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Challakere station.

Train or bus from Challakere to Madurai?

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 20h 14m.

Where does the Challakere to Madurai bus arrive?

Challakere to Madurai bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.

Where does the Challakere to Madurai train arrive?

Challakere to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tumkur station.

Can I drive from Challakere to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Challakere to Madurai is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Challakere to Madurai.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 226+ hotels available in Madurai.

Challakere to Madurai - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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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
1. Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
13h 15m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Challakere to Tumkurtrain 16546 / ...
2. Take the train from Tumkur to Madurai Jntrain 11021
20h 14m
₹500–3,892
Drive 604.6 km
1. Drive from Challakere to Maduraicar 604.6 km
9h 10m
₹6,901–9,968
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Challakere to Maduraitaxi 604.6 km
9h 10m
₹12,000–15,000
Bus, fly to Madurai
1. Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
10h 21m
₹5,952–9,702
Bus
1. Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
13h 29m
Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
11h 23m
₹4,477–15,067
Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
13h 48m
₹5,987–10,137
Bus, fly to Salem
1. Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
3. Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
12h 39m
₹4,367–17,627

Challakere to Madurai by train

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20h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 608.3 km
Duration: 13h 15m

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 20h 14m.

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