There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Challakere by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain 20671 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 56m₹686–3,280Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tumkurtrain 11022
- Take the train from Tumkur to Challakeretrain 16545 / ...
18h 41m₹504–3,821Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
12h 18mDrive 604.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Challakerecar 604.5 km
9h 7m₹6,900–9,967Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Challakeretaxi 604.5 km
9h 7m₹12,000–15,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
7h 15m₹6,227–10,113Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - Majesticbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
12h 41m₹1,003–3,004
Madurai to Challakere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Challakere is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 18h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Challakere is to fly and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Challikere via Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Challakere via Tumkur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
The distance between Madurai and Challakere is 743 km. The road distance is 604.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Challakere without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Madurai to Challakere, including transfers.
Madurai to Challakere bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Challakere is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 12h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 18h 41m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Challikere via Bangalore, Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Challakere via Tumkur in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tumkur to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- 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 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 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Challakere bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Madurai to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tumkur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Challakere is 604 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Madurai to Challakere.










