Hyderabad to Bengaluru: road trip cost, route and stops
The Hyderabad to Bengaluru drive is one of the easiest long-distance highway journeys in the south. Most of it follows NH44, a wide divided highway that runs through Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and into Karnataka, so the challenge is more about stamina and planning than about difficult roads.
Because it is close to six hundred kilometres, treat it as a full day. Many people start before dawn and reach Bengaluru by evening, while others split it over two days with an overnight stay near Anantapur.
What the trip costs
| Distance | about 570 km one way |
|---|---|
| Drive time | about 10 to 12 hours with breaks |
| Car fuel | ₹4,028 |
| Car toll | ₹1,140 (about 10 toll plazas) |
| Car total, fuel and toll | ₹5,168 (₹2,584 each for two people) |
| Semi-sleeper bus | about ₹399 per person |
| Sleeper-class train | about ₹285 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 ₹285 per person. A car for two costs about ₹2,584 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 ₹1,292 each.
Plan it your way. Change the vehicle, fuel, number of travellers and nights in the planner to get your own total.
Plan Hyderabad to BengaluruStops on the way
- Kurnool. Around a third of the way, a good place for breakfast and a fuel top-up.
- Anantapur and Penukonda. Two useful halts in the dry Rayalaseema plateau. Choose a well-lit dhaba if you drive in the evening.
- Lepakshi. The Veerabhadra temple with its famous carved pillars is a short detour from the highway near Hindupur, and a memorable break in the drive.
By bus, train or air
Overnight buses in every category connect Hyderabad and Bengaluru, and are the cheapest way for a solo traveller. Direct trains exist but take longer than the road. A flight of about an hour and a quarter is quicker but costs several times more once airport transfers are added.
What to see in Bengaluru
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park for a slow first morning.
- Bengaluru Palace and the Vidhana Soudha area.
- Nandi Hills for sunrise, a day trip from the city.
Tips before you go
- Keep your FASTag balance topped up: ten or so toll plazas add up quickly.
- Enter Bengaluru outside peak hours, since traffic near Hebbal and the airport road can add an hour.
- Book stays with parking in advance if you drive.
Best time to travel
Winter and the pre-monsoon months are good. Heavy rain can slow the road, and summer afternoons on the plateau are very hot.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do it in one day?
Yes, with an early start. Plan around ten hours of driving plus breaks and stop driving if you feel tired.
Which fuel is cheaper on the way?
Fuel prices differ between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, so check current prices and fill up in the state that is cheaper when you can.
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.