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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Channagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, 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. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train 12657 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus bus
    12h 7m
    ₹609–2,912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus bus Chennai - Bangalore
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus bus
    12h 36m
    ₹851–2,465

  4. Drive  558.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Channagiricar car 558.3 km
    8h 5m
    ₹5,405–7,807

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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

  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. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Channagiribus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    13h 50m

  9. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MAA - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus bus
    3. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tumkurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tumkur to Chitradurgabus bus
    10h 39m
    ₹4,830–7,310

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,398Cheapest 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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Channagiri via Bangalore and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore in around 12h 36m.

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