There are 4 ways to get from Shimoga to Challakere by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Shivamoggataxi
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurgabus
3h 39m₹2,618–3,258Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anandapuram to Birur Jntrain 16205 / ...
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Challakeretrain 06243 / ...
5h 50m₹1,041–3,276Drive 194 km
- Drive from Shimoga to Challakerecar 194 km
3h 7m₹2,182–3,152Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Challakeretaxi 194 km
3h 7m₹4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimoga to Challakere is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shimoga to Challakere is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
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 5h 50m.
The distance between Shimoga and Challakere is 198 km. The road distance is 194 km.
The best way to get from Shimoga to Challakere without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 5h 50m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,800
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