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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kārkala by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Kārkalataxi taxi
    3h 57m
    ₹7,113–14,172

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train 12657 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Mulkitrain train 16585 / ...
    20h 30m
    ₹1,319–5,012

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain train 12685 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mangalore to Kārkalataxi taxi
    15h 50m
    ₹1,636–4,772

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mulki, Karnatakabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mulki, Karnataka
    16h 1m
    ₹1,981–2,933

  5. Drive 682 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kārkalacar car 682 km
    9h 36m
    ₹7,692–11,111

  6. Fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane MAA - RQY
    2. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Kārkalataxi taxi
    5h 1m
    ₹6,513–8,672

  7. Bus via Bengaluru

    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 Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Mulkibus bus
    19h 14m
    ₹1,932–4,192

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kārkala, Karnātaka, India?

Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mulki, Karnataka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,000 and the journey takes 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Kārkala via Ksr Bengaluru and Mulki in around 20h 30m.

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