There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Channagiri by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane COK - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Channagiribus
8h 34m₹6,215–18,568Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Ksr Bengalurutrain 16316
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus
18h 7m₹707–3,638Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Channagiribus
16h 47m₹1,493–3,194Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Chikjajur Jntrain
17h 26m₹1,594–6,231Drive 570.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Channagiricar 570.4 km
9h 1m₹6,474–9,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Channagiritaxi 570.4 km
9h 1m₹11,000–14,000Bus via Chitradurga
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Bengaluru Satellitebus
- Take the bus from Rajaji Nagar B to Chitradurgabus
17h 44m₹1,426–3,834
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Channagiri is to bus via Chitradurga which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,900 and takes 17h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Channagiri is to fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Channagiri. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Channagiri via Aluva and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Channagiri. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chikjajur Jn via Thrisur and Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
The distance between Kochi and Channagiri is 510 km. The road distance is 570.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Channagiri without a car is to bus which takes 16h 47m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Kochi to Channagiri, including transfers.
Kochi to Channagiri bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Channagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Channagiri is to bus which takes 16h 47m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹6,500 and takes 17h 26m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Channagiri, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Channagiri via Aluva and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore in around 16h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Channagiri via Thrisur, Birur Jn, and Chikjajur Jn in around 17h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Birur Jn to Chikjajur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- 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 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Channagiri bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Station.
Kochi to Channagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Channagiri is 570 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Kochi to Channagiri.