There are 9 ways to get from Kochi to Challakere by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
15h₹1,776–3,403Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Arsikere Jntrain
- Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Challakeretrain
19h 5m₹975–5,672Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Ksr Bengalurutrain 16316
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
16h 21m₹995–3,922Drive 592.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Challakerecar 592.2 km
9h₹6,760–9,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Challakeretaxi 592.2 km
9h₹11,000–15,000Fly from Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 1m₹4,749–11,253Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Bengaluru Satellitebus
- Take the bus from Jalahalli Cross to Challikerebus
16h 35m₹1,298–3,896Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
12h 16m₹6,255–10,432Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCJ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 58m₹4,395–12,572
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to bus via Nedumbassery which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900 and takes 16h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to drive which takes 9h and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Challikere via Aluva and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Challakere via Thrisur and Arsikere Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.
The distance between Kochi and Challakere is 692 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Challakere without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 15h to get from Kochi to Challakere, including transfers.
Kochi to Challakere bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to bus which takes 15h and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹6,000 and takes 19h 5m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Challikere via Ernakulam, Aluva, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Challakere via Ernakulam Jn, Thrisur, and Arsikere Jn in around 19h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thrisur to Arsikere Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Arsikere Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Aluva to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,000
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Jalahalli Cross to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Challakere bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Station.
Kochi to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Challakere is 592 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Kochi to Challakere.










