Bangalore to Mysore – How to travel to Mysore from anywhere in the world?

tl;dr

The best way to travel to Mysore is to take a flight to Bangalore and then then take a taxi from Bangalore airport to Mysore.

Introduction

Mysore, also known as Mysuru, is a city located in the southern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It lies at the base of the Chamundi Hills and is situated about 145 kilometers southwest of Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. Mysore is nestled in the Deccan Plateau and is surrounded by lush green forests, serene lakes, and beautiful landscapes. With its strategic location, Mysore acts as a gateway to the enchanting hill stations of Coorg and Ooty. The city’s geographical coordinates are approximately 12.2958° N latitude and 76.6394° E longitude. Mysore’s central location and connectivity to major cities in South India make it a popular tourist destination and a cultural hub in the region.

Via Bangalore to Mysore

Bengaluru’s (Bangalore) international airport, Kempegowda International Airport (Airport code: BLR), is the nearest international airport to Mysore. There are flights from every major airline hubs from around the world.

There are two ways to travel to Mysore from the Bengaluru airport:

Take the bus

Cost: Around ₹900

Take the Flybus from Bangalore to Mysore. The journey lasts around 4 hours and costs around ₹900. You can book the tickets here or purchase them on the bus. Buses depart every hour and some of them also proceed to Kodagu / Coorg.

If you are booking the tickets using the given link, please enter the origin and “Kempegowda International Airport” and the destination as “Mysore”.

Take a taxi

Bangalore airport to Mysore cab fare: Around ₹3000

You can use taxi apps like Uber or Ola to book a cab to Mysore. The estimated cost for this trip is approximately ₹2400, excluding toll charges. These toll charges include using the Airport road between Airport and Bangalore, as well as the highway from Bangalore to Mysore. Therefore, the total taxi price should be around ₹3000. However, some taxi drivers may try to increase the price to ₹4000, stating that they won’t get a return trip from Mysore.

Note: Ola is a local taxi app like Uber.

You can also book cabs using local taxi services like Savaari

Via Mysore

Mysore has a domestic airport with direct flights from destinations such as Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai. This alternative allows you to bypass the need for a bus journey from Bangalore.

Pre-book a taxi from the airport as the availability of taxis and autos (tuk tuks) is limited. The airport taxi fare to areas like Gokulam, where most Yogashalas are located, should be around ₹600.

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