There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Challakere by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 10m₹589–2,762Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jntrain 17314
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Challakeretrain 07586 / ...
12h 6m₹431–3,393Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 40m₹832–2,315Drive 481.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Challakerecar 481.3 km
7h 26m₹5,402–7,802Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Challakeretaxi 481.3 km
7h 26m₹10,000–13,000Fly Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
8h 10m₹4,733–7,622Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 38mTrain via Bengaluru
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Challakeretrain 06243
13h 9m₹469–3,612Fly Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the train from Shimoga to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Challakeretrain
8h 45m₹4,383–7,622Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 6m₹6,247–19,659
Chennai to Challakere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Challakere is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Challakere is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Challikere via Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Challakere via Bellary Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Challakere is 564 km. The road distance is 481.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Challakere without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Chennai to Challakere, including transfers.
Chennai to Challakere bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Challakere is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Challikere via Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Challakere via Bellary Jn in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–17,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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 Chennai Central to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Bellary Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- 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 Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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 Ksr Bengaluru to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- 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 Shimoga to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
Train from Birur Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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 Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Challakere bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bellary Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Challakere is 481 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Chennai to Challakere.

















