There are 8 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 Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Arsikere Jntrain
- Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Challakeretrain
18h 50m₹664–5,226Drive 594.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Challakerecar 594.5 km
9h 2m₹6,485–9,367Taxi
- 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
9h 42m₹4,535–10,868Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the bus from Thissur to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from Hosur to Kalasipalyambus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
12h 5m₹1,665–5,706Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Bengaluru Satellitebus
- Take the bus from Jalahalli Cross to Challikerebus
16h 22m₹999–2,538Train to Calicut International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCJ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 19m₹3,799–12,241
Kochi to Challakere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to bus via Nedumbassery which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Challakere is to drive which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.
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 Thrisur and Arsikere Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
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 ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 18h 50m.
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 Thrisur and Arsikere Jn in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–12,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–14,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–13,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thrisur to Arsikere Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Arsikere Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
Bus from Hosur to Kalasipalyam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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
Bus from Thissur to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹700–1,700
Bus from Jalahalli Cross to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- 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
- 080 46333686
- info@samtourist.com
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Hosur to Kalasipalyam
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- samtourist.com
- 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 Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Challakere is 595 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Kochi to Challakere.




















