There are 9 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 18111
11h 19m₹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₹831–2,315Drive 481.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Challakerecar 481.3 km
7h 26m₹5,400–7,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Challakeretaxi 481.3 km
7h 26m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Chennai 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 14m₹4,350–6,288Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Goraguntepalya KLE Dental College to Challikerebus
12h 17m₹827–2,180Train via Bengaluru
- Take the train from Perambur to Yasvantpur Jntrain 12540
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Challakeretrain 16545 / ...
13h 27m₹469–3,612Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, 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 13m₹7,247–22,659
Chennai to Challakere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Challakere is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 19m.
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 11h 19m.
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 11h 19m.
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 11h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–4,900
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Goraguntepalya KLE Dental College to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- 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
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- National City Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- National City Travels
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
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