Discover the Best Routes to Reach Chikmagalur

Learn the most efficient routes to reach Chikmagalur, whether by car, bus, or train. Find out how to make your journey smooth and hassle-free. Click to explore now!

The small town of Chikmagalur is well known for its coffee plantations, amidst the lush flora and diverse fauna of the Western Ghats.

It is home to Karnataka’s highest peak, the Mullayanagiri Peak, just 30 kilometers away from the town of Chikmagalur and has some of the most beautiful waterfalls you’d ever see!

From adventure seekers, to coffee lovers, to nature enthusiasts, Chikmagalur has something to offer each one! Be it hiking, chasing waterfalls or a visit to a coffee plantation, this place is worth a visit.

Want to know the best routes to reach Chikmagalur? Read on for all the information.

Best Routes to Reach Chikmagalur

The small town of Chikmagalur is well-connected to big cities like Mangalore, Chennai and Bangalore.

So, in this article, we’ll talk about the best routes to Chikmagalur by road (car and bus) and by train from these major cities.

Best Routes to Reach Chikmagalur from Mangalore

By Road:

Car: A car journey (self-drive or cab) from Mangalore to Chikmagalur will take between 4 hours and 15 minutes to 4 hours and 55 minutes to get to Chikmagalur town (distances between 150 to 190 kilometers), depending on which route you’ve chosen. There are three routes you could use.

Bus: You could also take a public or private bus, that ply daily at different timings during the day and night that will drop you off at Chikmagalur town.

By Train: As for a train journey, you will have to take a train from Mangalore to the towns of either Kadur or Hassan and thereafter, take a car or bus to Chikmagalur.

Best Routes to Reach Chikmagalur from Bangalore

By Road:

Car:A car journey (self-drive or cab) from Bangalore to Chikmagalur will take between 4 hours and 50 minutes to 5 hours and 50 minutes, (distances between 240 to 264 kilometers), depending on the route you choose to take. There are three routes you could use.

Bus:You could also take a public or private bus, that ply daily at different timings during the day and night, that will drop you off at Chikmagalur town.

By Train: You will have to take a train from Bangalore to the towns of Kadur, Birur or Hassan and thereafter, take a car or bus to Chikmagalur.

Best Routes to Reach Chikmagalur from Chennai

By Road:

Car:A car journey (self-drive or hired cab) journey from Chennai to Chikmagalur is rather long and will take you between 11 hours and 14 minutes to 13 hours and 20 minutes (distances between 595 and 612 kilometers), depending on the route you choose to take. There are multiple routes you could use.

Bus: You could also take a public or private bus that will drop you off at Chikmagalur town.

By Train: You will have to take a train from Bangalore to the towns of Kadur, Birur or Hassan and thereafter, take a car or bus to Chikmagalur. Note: Trains from Chennai to these towns may not ply on a daily basis, so do check for required dates and timings.

Important Notes

• Kadur is the nearest railway station to Chikmagalur, at a distance of 40 kilometers away and will take about 45 to 50 minutes to get to Chikmagalur town by road.

• There are no direct trains from Mangalore, Bangalore or Chennai to get to Chikmagalur town.

• Chikmagalur does not have an airport and is not accessible by flight.

• The closest major city to Chikmagalur is Mangalore city.

The Takeaway

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