Bengaluru to Mysuru: expressway cost, bus and train options
Bengaluru to Mysuru is the classic Karnataka weekend trip, and the expressway has made it much quicker than it used to be. If traffic is light, the drive takes around three hours.
Because the distance is short, the toll makes up a larger share of the cost than on long routes. Check rules for two-wheelers and other vehicles before you set out, as restrictions have applied on the main carriageway.
What the trip costs
| Distance | about 145 km one way |
|---|---|
| Drive time | about 2.5 to 3 hours with breaks |
| Car fuel | ₹996 |
| Car toll | ₹290 (about 2 toll plazas) |
| Car total, fuel and toll | ₹1,286 (₹643 each for two people) |
| Semi-sleeper bus | about ₹102 per person |
| Sleeper-class train | about ₹72 per person |
Estimates use CostMyTrip's default assumptions: a petrol car doing 15 km per litre with fuel at the average price across the states on the route, a toll allowance of about ₹2 per km on tolled highway, a semi-sleeper bus and a sleeper-class train, for two adults travelling one way outside festival peaks. Distance is CostMyTrip's estimate and your maps app may show a slightly different road distance.
On these numbers the cheapest way to make the trip is by train at about ₹72 per person. A car for two costs about ₹643 per person for fuel and toll alone, but it carries luggage, lets you stop wherever you like, and gets cheaper per person as you add travellers: with four people the same fuel and toll comes to about ₹322 each.
Plan it your way. Change the vehicle, fuel, number of travellers and nights in the planner to get your own total.
Plan Bengaluru to MysuruStops on the way
- Ramanagara. Best known for its rocky hills. Good for a quick tea stop.
- Channapatna. The toy town, famous for its lacquered wooden toys and a fun stop with children.
- Srirangapatna. A historic island town with Tipu Sultan’s summer palace and a major Ranganathaswamy temple.
By bus, train or air
KSRTC buses and frequent trains run between the two cities all day, and the train is a relaxed choice, taking roughly two and a half to three hours. For a day trip, a morning train out and an evening train back is a comfortable plan.
What to see in Mysuru
- Mysore Palace, especially on Sunday evenings and during Dasara.
- Chamundi Hills for the temple and the view.
- Brindavan Gardens near KRS Dam.
- Devaraja Market for spices and flowers.
Tips before you go
- Visit the palace early to avoid queues.
- Try the local Mysore pak and breakfast idlis for a quick, low-cost meal.
- If you drive, park outside the palace area and take an auto for short hops.
Best time to travel
Winter is lovely, and September to October brings the Dasara festival with heavy crowds.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take by road?
About three hours with light traffic, more on Fridays and Sundays.
Is a day trip enough?
A day covers the palace, the hill and the market. Stay overnight to add Srirangapatna and Brindavan Gardens.
How accurate are these costs?
They are planning estimates from CostMyTrip's calculator, not quotes. Fuel prices, toll rates and fares change, so use them to compare options and confirm the real numbers before you go.
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These are planning estimates only. Confirm current fares, tolls and timings before you travel; see our disclaimer.