There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Shimoga by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chennai International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Shimogataxi
4h 13m₹4,813–6,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Anandapuramtrain 16227 / ...
13h 46m₹1,159–4,512Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamoggabus
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga to Shimogataxi
13h 46m₹2,152–4,065Drive 659.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Shimogacar 659.6 km
9h 52m₹7,437–10,741Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane TIR - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Shimogataxi
5h 58m₹7,227–41,209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Anandapuramtrain
17h 39m₹1,452–4,142
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Shimoga is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,600 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Shimoga is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Shimoga. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Anandapuram via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Chennai and Shimoga is 592 km. The road distance is 659.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Shimoga without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chennai to Shimoga, including transfers.
Chennai to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Shimoga is 660 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Chennai to Shimoga.
There are 12+ hotels available in Shimoga.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Shimoga, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Shimoga via Ksr Bengaluru and Anandapuram in around 13h 46m.
- 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 Anandapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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 Ksr Bengaluru to Anandapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,800
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