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Chikmagalur Travel - Nearest Airport, Station and driving distances

How to reach

Access

Chikmagalur is connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Hassan and Mangalore. The nearest airport is Mangalore (170 km).

From Bangalore by Train - Route: Bangalore- Tumkur - Arshikere - Kadur. Kadur is the nearest railway station to Chickmagalur. By Express Train 3 hours running time to Kadur. From Kadur 45 minutes journey by bus/taxi to Chickmagalur. Birur is the next nearest railway station. From Birur 50 minutes journey by bus/taxi to Chickmagalur.

From Bangalore by Road (Both Private and KSRTC Buses are available) Buses are available via Bangalore Hassan - Belur- Chickmagalur (5 hours 30 minutes / 5 hours) Arshikere - Kadur - Chickmagalur (5 hours 30 minutes / 5 hours)

From Mysore by Road (State Transport Corporation Buses are available) Buses are available via Mysore-Hassan-Belur-Chickmagalur (4 hours and 30 minutes)

From Mysore by Train Trains running via Mysore - Hassan-Arsikere-Kadur (Both Passenger & Express) From Mangalore by Road (Both Private and KSRTC Buses are available) Buses are available via Mangalore - Ujire-Mudigere-Chickmagalur (4 hours and 30 minutes)

By Air Chickmagalur is accessible via Mangalore or via Bangalore or via Hubli

Air

Mangalore, 170 km is the closest airport. Private vehicles and bus shuttles are available outside the airport and it takes about 5 hrs to reach Chikmagalur city.

Rail

Kadur at 50 km is the closest railhead. Get off at Kadur and hire a bus or a taxi to reach Chikmagalur.

Road

Chikmagalur is connected to Bangalore by NH 48. You could opt for the KSRTC bus services or choose to drive down the scenic road yourself.