Valsad to Chikmagalur
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Valsad, Gujarat to Chikmagalur, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 1123 km
Approx Duration: 25 hrs
Route overview
Valsad to Chikmagalur is about 1123 km by road, roughly 25 hours of travel time.
By car: Valsad to Chikmagalur
About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Valsad. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 374. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 524. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 674. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 749. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 899. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1049. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Arrive in Chikmagalur
By bus: Valsad to Chikmagalur
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Valsad. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Valsad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Valsad → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~562 km Takes about 12h 29m. Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 562). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chikmagalur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chikmagalur. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~562 km Takes about 12h 29m. Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620.
- Arrive in Chikmagalur
By train: Valsad to Chikmagalur
The nearest railway stations are Valsad for Valsad and Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikmagalur. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Ahmedabad -Yesvantpur Garib Rath Special (06502) — departs 01:56 AM from Valsad, arrives 05:45 AM (+1 day) at Birur Jn, 27h 49m
- Ajmer-Mysore Express (16209) — departs 08:25 PM from Valsad, arrives 09:55 PM (+1 day) at Birur Jn, 25h 30m
- BHAGAT KI KOTHI - BANGALORE Exp (16507) — departs 08:25 PM from Valsad, arrives 09:55 PM (+1 day) at Birur Jn, 25h 30m
- GANDHIDHAM - BANGALORE Exp (16505) — departs 08:39 PM from Valsad, arrives 09:55 PM (+1 day) at Birur Jn, 25h 16m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1123 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,450 · Sedan ₹14,700 · SUV ₹19,240 · Innova / MUV ₹21,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,010
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,240 · AC Seater ₹2,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,600 · Second AC ₹2,280 · First AC ₹3,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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