| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | Non-AC Sleeper | 01:15 | 04:00 | $7.69 | |
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | Non-AC Sleeper | 02:45 | 05:30 | $6.59 | |
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | Non-AC Sleeper | 03:30 | 06:45 | $6.59 | |
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | AC Sleeper | 04:15 | 07:00 | $9.89 | |
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | Non-AC Sleeper | 04:30 | 07:45 | $6.59 | |
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | AC Sleeper | 05:15 | 08:00 | $7.69 | |
Bus | VRL Travel | Non-AC Sleeper | 16:00 | 16:30 | $23.97 | |
Bus | VRL Travel | Non-AC Sleeper | 16:00 | 19:00 | $14.65 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 23:00 | 05:23 | $2.33 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 23:00 | 05:23 | $5.76 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 23:00 | 05:23 | $7.91 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 23:00 | 05:23 | $12.77 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 23:06 | 05:23 | $12.77 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 23:06 | 05:23 | $7.91 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 23:06 | 05:23 | $5.76 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 23:06 | 05:23 | $4.87 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 23:06 | 05:23 | $2.23 | |
Bus | Sea Bird Tourist | Non-AC Sleeper | 23:55 | 02:45 | $10.99 |
Travelling between Shimoga and Karnataka is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.38 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.01.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Shimoga and Karnataka depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Shimoga and Karnataka. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h 15m to reach Karnataka.
Travelling between Shimoga and Karnataka can be as cheap as USD 4.01 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 16.38 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shimoga to Karnataka.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Durgamba Motors, East West Travels, Gajamukha Travels, Hamsa Travels, Harsha Travels, Sea Bird Tourist, Sri Balaji Holidays, Sri Vijayalakshmi Tours Travels, Sri Vivek Travels, SRS Travels, Sugama Tourist, Varamalaxmi, Vsm Travels
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Departures per day | 32 |
| Distance | 230 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Durgamba Motors, East West Travels, Gajamukha Travels, Hamsa Travels, Harsha Travels, Indian Railways, Sea Bird Tourist, Sri Balaji Holidays, Sri Vijayalakshmi Tours Travels, Sri Vivek Travels, Sugama Tourist, Varamalaxmi, Vsm Travels |