Road trips from Bangalore
28 drives from Bangalore with distance, drive time, the best months to go and a cost calculator on every page — from a sunrise run to Nandi Hills to a two-day drive to Mumbai.
- 28 destinations
- Best months for each
- Fuel + toll estimates
Where to go, and when
October – February
Coast and plains at their best.
Weekend getaways (under 250 km)
Short drives that work as a Friday-night or Saturday-morning escape.
- ~60 km
Bangalore → Nandi Hills
Sunrise over the clouds from an old hill fort.
- Drive
- 1.3–1.5 h
- Best
- Sep–Feb
- Plan
- Day trip
- ~144 km
Bangalore → Mysore
Palace, Chamundi Hills and Dasara in Sept–Oct.
- Drive
- 2.7–3.1 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 1–2 days
- ~215 km
Bangalore → Kabini
Safaris on the edge of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve.
- Drive
- 4–6 h
- Best
- Oct–Jun
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~225 km
Bangalore → Sakleshpur
Coffee-estate homestays at the top of the Shiradi ghat.
- Drive
- 5–7 h
- Best
- Sep–Feb
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~230 km
Bangalore → Yercaud
A small, quiet hill station above Salem.
- Drive
- 5–8 h
- Best
- Oct–Jun
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~245 km
Bangalore → Chikmagalur
Coffee hills and Mullayanagiri, Karnataka's highest peak.
- Drive
- 6–8 h
- Best
- Sep–Mar
- Plan
- 2 days
Hill stations
Cool air and winding ghat roads; best outside the heavy monsoon.
- ~250 km
Bangalore → Coorg
Coffee estates, waterfalls and misty Madikeri.
- Drive
- 6–8 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 2–3 days
- ~275 km
Bangalore → Ooty
The classic Nilgiris hill station and toy train.
- Drive
- 6–9 h
- Best
- Oct–Jun
- Plan
- 2–3 days
- ~275 km
Bangalore → Wayanad
Forests, caves and viewpoints in north Kerala.
- Drive
- 6–9 h
- Best
- Oct–May
- Plan
- 2–3 days
- ~465 km
Bangalore → Kodaikanal
Lake, cliffs and pine forests in the Palani Hills.
- Drive
- 11–15 h
- Best
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Plan
- 3 days
- ~475 km
Bangalore → Munnar
Tea estates and Eravikulam in Kerala's high ranges.
- Drive
- 11–15 h
- Best
- Sep–Mar
- Plan
- 3 days
Beaches, coast & backwaters
Go between October and March, when the sea is calm.
- ~310 km
Bangalore → Pondicherry
French Quarter cafés and a seafront promenade.
- Drive
- 6–8 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~350 km
Bangalore → Mangaluru
Coastal Karnataka food, beaches and temples.
- Drive
- 7–10 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~485 km
Bangalore → Gokarna
Quieter beaches and cliff walks.
- Drive
- 10–13 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 2–3 days
- ~560 km
Bangalore → Goa
Beaches, forts and Old Goa churches.
- Drive
- 12–15 h
- Best
- Nov–Feb
- Plan
- 4–5 days
- ~600 km
Bangalore → Alleppey
Overnight houseboats on the Kerala backwaters.
- Drive
- 12–16 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 3 days
Pilgrimage & heritage
Temple towns and ruins; weekends and festivals get crowded.
- ~250 km
Bangalore → Tirupati
Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple.
- Drive
- 5–7 h
- Best
- Sep–Feb
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~300 km
Bangalore → Dharmasthala
Sri Manjunatha Temple; pair with Kukke Subramanya.
- Drive
- 6–8 h
- Best
- Oct–Feb
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~340 km
Bangalore → Hampi
UNESCO-listed ruins of the Vijayanagara capital.
- Drive
- 7–9 h
- Best
- Oct–Feb
- Plan
- 2–3 days
City-to-city drives
Long highway drives to other cities, from a few hours to two days.
- ~248 km
Bangalore → Kadapa
Gateway to Gandikota and Rayalaseema.
- Drive
- 5–7 h
- Best
- Oct–Feb
- Plan
- 1–2 days
- ~326 km
Bangalore → Chennai
Marina Beach, temples and food.
- Drive
- 7–9 h
- Best
- Nov–Feb
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~365 km
Bangalore → Coimbatore
Gateway to Ooty, Isha and Kerala.
- Drive
- 7–10 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 1–2 days
- ~435 km
Bangalore → Madurai
Meenakshi Amman Temple and the old city.
- Drive
- 9–12 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~550 km
Bangalore → Kochi
Fort Kochi, Chinese nets and the backwaters.
- Drive
- 11–15 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 2–3 days
- ~566 km
Bangalore → Hyderabad
Charminar, Golconda and biryani.
- Drive
- 12–15 h
- Best
- Oct–Feb
- Plan
- 2–3 days
- ~840 km
Bangalore → Pune
Forts, Peshwa history and a long NH48 drive.
- Drive
- 18–23 h
- Best
- Oct–Feb
- Plan
- 2 days
- ~980 km
Bangalore → Mumbai
A two-day drive up NH48 and the Expressway.
- Drive
- 21–26 h
- Best
- Nov–Feb
- Plan
- 3 days
- ~2150 km
Bangalore → Delhi
An epic cross-country drive; split over several days.
- Drive
- 46–57 h
- Best
- Oct–Mar
- Plan
- 4–5 days
Road trips from Bangalore: common questions
What are the best weekend trips from Bangalore by road?
Within about 250 km: Nandi Hills (60 km), Mysore (144 km), Kabini (215 km), Sakleshpur (225 km), Yercaud (230 km), Chikmagalur (245 km) and Coorg (250 km). All work as two-day trips.
Which hill stations are closest to Bangalore?
Yercaud (about 230 km), Chikmagalur (245 km), Coorg (250 km), Ooty and Wayanad (about 275 km). Kodaikanal and Munnar are about 465–475 km away and need at least three days.
Where should I go from Bangalore between October and February?
This is the best season for the coast and the plains: Goa, Gokarna, Pondicherry, Alleppey, Hampi and Munnar are all at their most comfortable.
Where can I go from Bangalore in summer?
For April–June, head for the hills: Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coorg, Yercaud and Wayanad are cooler than the plains.
How are the trip costs calculated?
Each route page estimates fuel from distance, mileage and state fuel prices, plus an editable toll allowance. Change the numbers on any page, or plan stays and food in the trip planner.