How to Reach Shimoga
By Air
The nearest airport to Shimoga is Mangalore which is 180kms away from here.
By Train
Shimoga is connected to Bangalore and Mysore through Shimoga Station. For northwards connection, Birur Junction is the closest station to Shimoga.
Railway Stations in Shimoga
| Tarikere | Bhadravati | Shimoga town | Shimoga h |
Trains from Bangalore to Shimoga
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoga express (16227) |
11:15 PM Bangalore city jn (SBC) |
4:59 AM Bhadravati (BDVT) |
All days |
| Rrb-smet f pass (56917) |
6:30 AM Bangalore city jn (SBC) |
12:24 PM Bhadravati (BDVT) |
All days |
Trains from Mysore to Shimoga
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talguppa exp (16206) |
6:00 AM Mysore jn (MYS) |
10:29 AM Tarikere (TKE) |
All days |
| Mys smet f passr (56270) |
10:05 AM Mysore jn (MYS) |
3:06 PM Tarikere (TKE) |
All days |
By Road
By road Shimoga can be reached through NH-206 via Tumkur, Arsikere, Banavara, Kadur, Birur, Tarikere, and Bhadravathi. Shimoga is at a distance of 247kms from Bangalore and is well connected through KSRTC Volvo buses.