The nearest airport is the Kuvempu Airport (Sogane), located about 13 km from the city. It offers flight connectivity to major cities like Bengaluru. Taxis and bus services are readily available at the airport to reach the city center.
By Road :
Shivamogga is situated in the heart of Karnataka and enjoys excellent road connectivity with all major cities in the state.
From Bengaluru: Connected via a well-maintained National Highway (NH-69) passing through Tumakuru and Arsikere.
From the North: Direct bus services are available from Hubballi and Dharwad.
From the Coast: It can be reached from Mangaluru and Udupi via the scenic Agumbe or Hulikal Ghats.
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Direct KSRTC and private buses operate from almost all district headquarters in Karnataka to Shivamogga.
By Train :
Shivamogga has two primary railway stations:
Shivamogga Town (SME): Located in the heart of the city, it provides direct rail connectivity to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, and Mumbai.
Shivamogga Railway Station (SMET): Located in the Kote area.