There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Channagiri by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Channagiribus
4h 59m₹4,523–6,122Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus
12h 7m₹609–2,912Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Holalkeretrain 17391
11h 17m₹1,289–4,512Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus
12h 36m₹852–2,465Drive 558.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Channagiricar 558.3 km
8h 6m₹6,294–9,092Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Channagiritaxi 558.3 km
8h 6m₹12,000–15,000Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane TIR - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Channagiribus
6h 44m₹6,937–40,859Train, bus via Tumkūr
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Tumkurtrain
- Take the bus from Tumkur to Chitradurgabus
12h 4m₹1,059–3,882Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus
13h 34m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Channagiri is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Channagiri is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Channagiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Channagiri via Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Channagiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Holalkere via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Channagiri is 578 km. The road distance is 558.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Channagiri without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Chennai to Channagiri, including transfers.
Chennai to Channagiri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Channagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Channagiri is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Channagiri, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Channagiri via Ksr Bengaluru and Holalkere in around 11h 17m. 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.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,800
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–17,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–38,000
- 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 Ksr Bengaluru to Holalkere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
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 Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Channagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹410–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
Bus from Shivamogga to Channagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹410–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- 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
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Tumkur to Chitradurga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹310–420
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Channagiri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Channagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Channagiri is 558 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Chennai to Channagiri.


















