There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Challakere by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Dharmapuri
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
9h 13m₹1,682–5,084Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tumkurtrain 11022
- Take the train from Tumkur to Challakeretrain 06243 / ...
19h 47m₹506–3,830Drive 608.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Challakerecar 608.1 km
9h 11m₹6,579–9,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Challakeretaxi 608.1 km
9h 11m₹12,000–15,000Fly from Madurai, bus
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
7h 26m₹6,718–16,590Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Bengaluru - Majesticbus FlixBus IN4330
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
14h 6m₹1,020–3,032Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 9m₹4,044–12,429
Madurai to Challakere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Challakere is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 19h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Challakere is to fly and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Challikere via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Challakere via Tumkur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
The distance between Madurai and Challakere is 625 km. The road distance is 608.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Challakere without a car is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Madurai to Challakere, including transfers.
Madurai to Challakere bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Challakere is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 19h 47m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Challikere via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Challakere via Tumkur in around 19h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tumkur to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- 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
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Bengaluru - Majestic
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Challakere bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Madurai to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tumkur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Challakere is 608 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Madurai to Challakere.