There are 3 ways to get from Shimoga to Challakere by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Shimoga to Challakere is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Shimoga to Challakere is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Shimoga to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Anandapuram and arriving at Challakere via Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Shimoga and Challakere is 271 km. The road distance is 194 km.
The best way to get from Shimoga to Challakere without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Shimoga to Challakere, including transfers.
Shimoga to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anandapuram station.
Shimoga to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimoga to Challakere is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Shimoga to Challakere.
What companies run services between Shimoga, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a vehicle from Shimoga to Challakere via Anandapuram and Birur Jn in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Anandapuram to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Birur Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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