There are 4 ways to get from Shivamogga to Challakere by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurgabus
2h 32m₹1,317–1,695Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jntrain 12090 / ...
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Challakeretrain 06243 / ...
4h 21m₹280–2,196Drive 136.6 km
- Drive from Shivamogga to Challakerecar 136.6 km
2h 2m₹1,537–2,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga to Challakeretaxi 136.6 km
2h 2m₹2,900–3,500
Shivamogga to Challakere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shivamogga to Challakere is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Shivamogga to Challakere is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shivamogga to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Shivamogga and arriving at Chitradurga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Shivamogga to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Shimoga Town and arriving at Challakere via Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Shivamogga and Challakere is 140 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Challakere without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Shivamogga to Challakere, including transfers.
Shivamogga to Challakere bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shivamogga station.
Shivamogga to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shimoga Town station.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Challakere is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Shivamogga, India and Challakere, India?
KSRTC operates a bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurga every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹500–700 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shimoga Town to Challakere via Birur Jn in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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More Questions & Answers
Shivamogga to Challakere bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chitradurga station.
Shivamogga to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shivamogga to Challakere is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Shivamogga to Challakere.










