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Taxi
- Total distance:486 km
- Duration: 8 Hrs by car
- Price:from Rs. 9 per km
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Bus
- Total distance:486 km
- Duration: 8 Hrs by Bus
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Trains
- Best trains to take:Muzaffarpur-Yesvantpur Weekly Express (15228), Chennai-Yesvantpur Weekly Express (12292)
- Last station:Bangalore
- Total distance:486 km
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Flights
- Total distance:486 km
- Nearest Airport:Bangalore
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Hotels
- Hotels: 51 Homestays | 19 Hotel | 17 Resorts
- Hotel reviews: 996
- Awards: 15 of 102 hotels won Best of 2012 award
Best way to travel from Chennai to Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur is located at a distance of around 603 km from Chennai. The town is surrounded by the Baba Budan Hills and is well-connected to Chennai by roadways and railways. However, the best way to reach Chikmagalur from Chennai is by car, which takes around 9 hours. The places located on the route between Chennai and Chikmagalur are Chennai - 136km -> Vellore - 195km -> Chik Ballapur - 111km -> Sira - 126km -> Halebeedu - 39km -> Chikmagalur. On the way, there are several petrol pumps and restaurants at regular intervals.
Transport options from Chennai to Chikmagalur
Chennai to Chikmagalur By Car: Take a cab from Chennai to Chikmagalur, which takes around 9 hours. The cost of cab ranges from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon the type of car. Ideal for families, seniors and groups.
Chennai to Chikmagalur By Bus: Take a bus from Chennai to Chikmagalur, which takes around 10 hours. Chikmagalur bus station is located in the heart of the city and can be reached on foot. Ideal for individual travellers and backpackers.
Chennai to Chikmagalur By Train: There is no direct train from Chennai to Chikmagalur. However, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Bangalore City Junction, which takes around 7 hours. From Bangalore railway station, take another train to Kadur that takes about 3 hours. Kadur railway station is located at a distance of 40 km from Chikmagalur, which can be covered by bus or cab. Not recommended as it involves break journeys and is inconvenient.
Chennai to Chikmagalur By Flight: There is no direct flight from Chennai to Chikmagalur. However, there is a flight from Chennai to Mangalore (the nearest airport to Chikmagalur), with a stopover at Bangalore that takes around 3 hours. Mangalore airport is located at a distance of about 151 km from the Chikmagalur city centre and can be travelled by taxi, auto-rickshaw or bus. Not recommended as it is time-consuming.
Travelling tips to Chikmagalur
Over the clouds
Reach to Chikmagalur by early morning 4-5AM; get freshened up and hit the road again by 6-7AM although it wont matter much as we had complete cloud cover until 11AM. Carry extra pair of footwear as your shoes are proned to get wet in the falls. Have shoes to protect your legs from leeches. Carry salt for the same reason during trek. Trekking in rainy season might be tricky so try to avoid it during the month of September. Since we had hired a cab, cannot advise much on public transport to the place.
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In harmony with nature
Bangalore-Neelamangala-Kunigal-Hasan-Belur-Chikmagalur. The roads are generally good. There are however areas where construction is still on and we need to take bypasses. Those roads offer bumpy rides. Still overall, can make good time.
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By Train 287 Km
By Taxi 203 Km
| Train No. | Train Name | Origin | Dep. | Arr. | Days Of Run | ||||||
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| Che... | Chi... | M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |||
| 12007 | Chennai-Mysore Shatabdi | Chennai Central | 06:00 | 10:50 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 12027 | Chennai-Bangalore Shatabdi Express | Chennai Central | 17:30 | 22:09 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 15228 | Muzaffarpur-Yesvantpur Weekly Express | Chennai Central | 04:15 | 09:58 | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 16222 | Chennai Central Mysore (Kaveri) Express | Chennai Central | 21:30 | 03:35 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 17311 | Chennai Vasco Express | Chennai Central | 14:10 | 20:08 | N | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
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| Vehicle | Rs/Km | Estimate (Rs) |
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| Toyota Innova A/C | 12 | 2436 |
| Chevrolet Optra | 40 | 8120 |
| Chevrolet Tavera A/C | 21 | 4263 |
| Ford Ikon A/C | 21 | 4263 |
| Honda City A/C | 30 | 6090 |
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Chennai to Chikmagalur By Car/Taxi (486 Km)
| Vehicle | Approx. Fare/Km (Rs) | Approx. Cost (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Indica A/C | 11 | 5346 |
| Toyota Qualis | 11 | 5346 |
| Mahindra Scopio A/C | 12 | 5832 |
| Hyundai Santro A/C | 12 | 5832 |
| Toyota Qualis A/C | 13 | 6318 |
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