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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Chikmagalūr by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane MAA - RQY
    2. Take the train from Shimoga to Cmgrtrain train
    6h 58m
    ₹4,253–6,922

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Yasvantpur Jntrain train 12540
    2. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Cmgrtrain train 16240
    12h 20m
    ₹429–3,312

  3. Train via Kadūr

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train
    2. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kadurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kadur to Cmgrtrain train
    11h 44m
    ₹539–4,162

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Sakleshpur, Karnatakabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Sakleshpur, Karnataka
    2. Take the taxi from Sakleshpur, Karnataka to Chikmagalūrtaxi taxi
    11h 45m
    ₹2,212–3,339

  5. Drive 551.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Chikmagalūrcar car 551.3 km
    7h 58m
    ₹6,220–8,985

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Chikmagalūrtaxi taxi 551.3 km
    7h 58m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  7. Fly Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chikmagalūrtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    ₹9,413–16,872

  8. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane TIR - RQY
    3. Take the train from Shimoga to Cmgrtrain train
    8h 44m
    ₹7,167–44,459

  9. Fly Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane MAA - CNN
    2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chikmagalūrtaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    ₹11,113–19,072

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Cmgrtrain train 16240
    14h 15m

Chennai to Chikmagalūr by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chennai Central to Cmgr via Ksr Bengaluru and Kadur in around 11h 44m.

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