There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Challakere by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 59m₹1,348–3,866Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Challakeretrain 06243
18h 4m₹552–4,226Drive 594.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Challakerecar 594.5 km
9h 2m₹6,428–9,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Challakeretaxi 594.5 km
9h 2m₹12,000–15,000Fly from Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
8h 29m₹4,975–12,958Bus, train
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Bengaluru Satellitebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Challakeretrain 06243 / ...
19h 23m₹887–3,435Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 31m₹5,883–11,589
Kochi to Challakere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to bus and train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,500 and takes 19h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to fly and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Challikere via Aluva, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Challakere via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
The distance between Kochi and Challakere is 742 km. The road distance is 594.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Challakere without a car is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Kochi to Challakere, including transfers.
Kochi to Challakere bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,300 and takes 18h 4m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Challikere via Aluva, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Challakere via Ksr Bengaluru in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–13,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,800
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹950–2,800
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Bengaluru Satellite
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Challakere bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Kochi to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Challakere is 595 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Kochi to Challakere.