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Bengaluru to Challakere bus timings

3 KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Challakere every day, roughly every 1.7 hours. The first bus leaves at 09:20 AM and the last at 12:45 PM. Services run via Tumakuru, Sira, Challakere. The 229 km journey takes an estimated 5 h 25 min, so a 09:20 AM departure reaches Challakere around 02:45 PM.

First bus
09:20 AM
Express
Last bus
12:45 PM
Express
Daily buses
3
roughly every 1.7 hours
Est. journey
5 h 25 min
~229 km by road

Departures by hour

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM

Bus types on this route

  • Express3

Kempegowda BS → Challakere timetable

Showing 3 of 3 scheduled services

  • 09:20 AM
    ~02:45 PM
    Challakere
    Express
    from Bengaluru
    via Tumakuru-Sira-Challakere
    est. 5 h 25 min journey
  • 11:45 AM
    ~05:10 PM
    Challakere
    Express
    from Bengaluru
    via Tumakuru-Sira-Challakere
    est. 5 h 25 min journey
  • 12:45 PM
    ~06:10 PM
    Challakere
    Express
    from Bengaluru
    via Tumakuru-Sira-Challakere
    est. 5 h 25 min journey
Published KSRTC schedule for Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), refreshed 2026-09-24. Arrival times are estimates from road distance and bus class, not published data. Timings change for festivals and operational reasons. Reserve premium classes on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first bus from Kempegowda BS to Challakere?

The first KSRTC bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Challakere leaves at 09:20 AM (Express, via Tumakuru-Sira-Challakere).

What time is the last bus from Kempegowda BS to Challakere?

The last scheduled service departs at 12:45 PM (Express, via Tumakuru-Sira-Challakere).

How many KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru to Challakere daily?

3 services are scheduled from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Challakere every day, roughly every 1.7 hours across the operating hours. 2 leave in the morning, 1 in the afternoon, 0 in the evening and 0 at night.

Which bus types operate on the Bengaluru to Challakere route?

Express (3). Premium classes need reservation on ksrtc.in; ordinary and Karnataka Sarige services usually sell tickets on board.

How long does the bus from Bengaluru to Challakere take?

About 5 h 25 min for the roughly 229 km road journey, depending on the class: Express ~5 h 25 min. These are estimates from road distance and typical KSRTC speeds; the timetable column "Est. arrival" adds them to each departure.

Which towns does the Bengaluru to Challakere bus pass through?

Depending on the service, buses run via Tumakuru, Sira, Challakere.

Are there return buses from Challakere to Bengaluru?

Yes. 109 services are scheduled from Challakere Bus Stand to Bengaluru. See the Challakere to Bengaluru timetable.