There are 7 ways to get from Challakere to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
12h 21m₹867–4,619Train
cheapest- Take the train from Challakere to Tumkurtrain 16546 / ...
- Take the train from Tumkur to Madurai Jntrain 11021
20h 14m₹500–3,892Drive 604.6 km
- Drive from Challakere to Maduraicar 604.6 km
9h 10m₹6,784–9,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challakere to Maduraitaxi 604.6 km
9h 10m₹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 1m₹5,952–8,702Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Silk Board to Kodai Toll Gatebus
12h 52m₹1,670–4,622Bus, 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 23m₹4,477–14,067
Challakere to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 20h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Challakere to Madurai is to drive which takes 9h 10m 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 via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
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.
The distance between Challakere and Madurai is 607 km. The road distance is 604.6 km.
The best way to get from Challakere to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 12h 21m 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 which takes 12h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 20h 14m.
What companies run services between Challakere, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Challikere to Madurai via Kempegowda B.S., Kempegowda Bus Station, KR Market, and Bengaluru in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challakere to Madurai Jn via Tumkur in around 20h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Challakere to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 14h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Silk Board to Kodai Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,400–3,500
- Phone
- +91 96888 88347
- [email protected]
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Janaki Road Lines
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Janaki Road Lines
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Highline Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Highline Transports
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹650–1,500
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- PSP Selvam Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PSP Selvam Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- YAS Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours and Travels
- Website
- MAT Express
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- MAT Express
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
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 10m to drive from Challakere to Madurai.
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