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How to get fromChennai to Channagiriby train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Channagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Bhadravatitrain train 12691
    11h 14m
    ₹1,333–3,710

  2. Bus via Vellore

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus bus
    14h 45m
    ₹902–2,542

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train 12657 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Channagiribus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    12h 34m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Channagiribus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    12h 50m

  5. Drive  558.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Channagiricar car 558.3 km
    8h 5m
    ₹5,462–7,890

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Channagiritaxi taxi 558.3 km
    8h 5m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  7. Train, bus via Tumkūr

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train
    2. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Tumkurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tumkur to Chitradurgabus bus
    12h 24m
    ₹1,059–3,882

  8. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MAA - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Channagiribus bus
    10h 7m

  9. Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shivamogga to Channagiribus bus
    11h 38m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,933Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Channagiri, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bhadravati once a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Channagiri via Bengaluru in around 12h 50m.

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