The honest breakdown — what fits in a day, what does not, and what the cab actually costs.
Bangalore to Mysore is 145 km by road and takes about 3 hours via the Mysore Road or NICE Road. A cab one way costs between Rs. 2,800 and Rs. 4,500 depending on the vehicle. For a day trip, you need to leave Bangalore by 6 AM — that gives you around 7 to 8 hours in Mysore before starting back. The Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple, and Brindavan Gardens comfortably fill a day. Do not try to add Coorg or Ooty to a single-day Mysore trip — it does not work.
Mysore Is 3 Hours Away. Most People Wait Longer Than That at a Bangalore Signal.
Bangalore to Mysore is one of those trips that people keep putting off because it feels like it needs a long weekend. It does not. The expressway is smooth, the drive takes under 3 hours on a normal day, and Mysore has enough to fill 7 or 8 hours without rushing.
The city itself is unhurried in a way that Bangalore stopped being a long time ago. Wide roads, relatively low traffic even on weekends, and attractions that are close to each other. The Palace is the obvious anchor. Chamundi Hill is 20 minutes away. Brindavan Gardens is another 20 minutes from the Palace. If you leave Bangalore at 6 AM, you can see all three, eat a proper lunch, poke around the market near the Palace, and be back home by 10 PM without feeling like you sprinted through the day.
This guide covers the cab cost, the route, the itinerary that actually works, and the stops worth considering between Bangalore and Mysore on the way back. Read it once, then call and book.
Bangalore to Mysore: Distance, Time and Cost at a Glance
| Detail | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Distance | 145 km from central Bangalore to Mysore city |
| Drive Time | 2.5 to 3 hours via Mysore Road / NICE Road |
| Best Route | Bangalore–Mysore Expressway (NH 275) — fastest option |
| Tolls | 2 to 3 toll booths — keep ₹150 to ₹250 cash |
| Best Departure Time | 6 AM from Bangalore — avoid city traffic and reach by 9 AM |
| Return Departure | By 6 PM from Mysore — reach Bangalore by 9 PM |
| Total Day Trip Hours | Roughly 7 to 8 hours in Mysore if you leave at 6 AM |
| Ideal Group Size | 2 to 7 people — cab costs split well |
Cab Fares from Bangalore to Mysore — 2026 Rates
Mysore Travelo provides cab service for this route with pickup from anywhere in Bangalore. These are the current approximate round-trip fares for a day trip — pickup in the morning, drop back at night:
| Vehicle | Seats | One Way Fare | Round Trip (Day Trip) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan — Dzire / Etios | Up to 4 | Rs. 2,800 – Rs. 3,200 | Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 5,800 |
| SUV — Ertiga / Xylo | Up to 6 | Rs. 3,400 – Rs. 3,800 | Rs. 6,400 – Rs. 7,200 |
| Innova Crysta | Up to 7 | Rs. 3,800 – Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 7,200 – Rs. 8,500 |
| Tempo Traveller | Up to 12 | Rs. 7,000 – Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 13,000 – Rs. 15,000 |
For a family of four sharing a sedan, the day trip round-trip fare works out to Rs. 1,300 to Rs. 1,450 per person. Add fuel if you are self-driving and parking fees at each attraction — the cab is not always the more expensive option. Call +91-9663616192 for a confirmed fare for your travel date.
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A Day Trip Itinerary That Does Not Feel Rushed
Most day trip itineraries online try to fit 12 places into 8 hours. This one does not. The three main anchors — Palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens — are the right amount for a day. Everything else is optional add-ons depending on how your day is going.
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Leave Bangalore — cab picks you up from home or hotel. |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Reach Mysore — freshen up at a hotel lobby or café near the Palace. |
| 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Visit Mysore Palace — arrive early before crowds build up after 10:30 AM. |
| 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Explore Chamundi Hill and the Nandi Bull Statue, about 20 minutes from the Palace. |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Enjoy lunch at a popular restaurant near Mysore Palace. |
| 2:30 – 4:00 PM | Shop at Devaraja Market and explore the Palace Road area for silk, sandalwood, and agarbathi. |
| 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Visit Brindavan Gardens before sunset and stay for the famous musical fountain show. |
| 6:15 – 6:30 PM | Start your return drive to Bangalore. |
| 9:00 – 9:30 PM | Reach Bangalore and conclude your one-day Mysore trip. |
The Mysore Palace illumination happens on Sundays and public holidays — if your day trip falls on a Sunday, shift the Brindavan Gardens visit earlier and return to the Palace between 7 and 8 PM for the lighting. It genuinely looks different at night and is worth staying for.
Chamundi Hill is 20 minutes from the Palace but the road up is one-way at certain times during busy periods. Your cab driver will know — this is not something you need to manage yourself.
Stops Between Bangalore and Mysore Worth Considering
The expressway from Bangalore to Mysore does not have many reasons to stop. The towns are mostly highway-strip commercial areas. Two stops are genuinely worth a detour if your timing allows:
Shrirangapattana — 12 km Before Mysore
Shrirangapattana is the old island fort city of Tipu Sultan, sitting in the middle of the Cauvery river. The Ranganathaswamy temple is one of the oldest functioning Vaishnava temples in the region. Tipu’s Summer Palace — Daria Daulat Bagh — has original frescoes still intact on its walls, which is remarkable for something built in 1784. The Gumbaz, where Tipu Sultan and his family are buried, is a short distance away.
The whole area takes about 90 minutes to see properly. It is on the Mysore Road — not a detour but a direct stop on the way into Mysore. If you leave Bangalore at 6 AM, stopping at Shrirangapattana from 8:30 to 10 AM and then reaching Mysore by 10:30 still gives you a full day.
Maddur Vada at Maddur — 60 km from Bangalore
This is not a sightseeing stop. Maddur town on the highway is known for one thing — the Maddur Vada, a flat crispy lentil fritter that has been made in the same way here for decades. Every driver on this route stops here. The original stall near the Maddur railway station is the real one. Takes 15 minutes. Worth every one of them.
What to See in Mysore: The Actual Priority Order
| Attraction | Time Needed | Honest Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mysore Palace | 1.5 to 2 hours | Do not skip — it is why most people come to Mysore. |
| Chamundi Hill | 45 min to 1 hour | Visit the temple and Nandi Bull early in the morning for a cooler, quieter experience. |
| Brindavan Gardens | 1.5 to 2 hours | The musical fountain at 6:30 PM is the main attraction, especially on weekends. |
| Devaraja Market | 45 min to 1 hour | Explore flowers, spices, and silk in one of Mysore’s most authentic local markets. |
| Shrirangapattana | 1 to 1.5 hours | Best visited as a stopover while entering or leaving Mysore rather than a separate trip. |
| Mysore Zoo | 2 to 3 hours | One of India’s finest zoos. Great for families, but skip if you’re short on time. |
| Jaganmohan Palace | 45 min | A quieter attraction featuring an impressive collection of 19th-century paintings. |
| Rail Museum | 30 to 45 min | Worth visiting only if you’re interested in vintage locomotives and railway history. |
Things That Save You Time and Money on This Trip
- The Mysore Palace entry fee is Rs. 70 for Indian adults and Rs. 200 for foreign nationals. Shoes must be deposited at the entrance — wear ones that are easy to take on and off. The queue for shoe deposit can be slower than the actual entry queue.
- Brindavan Gardens charges an entry fee that varies by day — weekdays are around Rs. 15 to Rs. 30 per person, weekends slightly higher. The musical fountain show runs at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM on most days. Confirm timings when you arrive as they change seasonally.
- Silk sarees from the government-run Cauvery Emporium on Sayyaji Rao Road are fixed-price and genuinely authentic. Private shops will negotiate but quality varies significantly. If you are buying Mysore silk, the Emporium is the safer option even at the higher price.
- Sunday Palace illumination: if you are planning the trip on a Sunday specifically for the Palace lights, book accommodation in Mysore and stay overnight. The illumination runs till about 9 PM and starting the drive back immediately after puts you in Bangalore past midnight.
- Traffic on the Mysore–Bangalore expressway builds up on Sunday evenings between 7 and 9 PM. Leave Mysore by 5:30 PM on Sundays if you want to avoid it. A 7 PM departure adds 45 minutes to an hour to the return drive.
- Maddur is roughly halfway — if you need a toilet break or a stretch, this is the right stop. Most drivers know the decent rest areas here.
- Parking near Mysore Palace on weekends is chaotic. Your cab driver will drop you at the gate and park elsewhere — trust them on this and give them your number so they can reach you when you are done.
What Does Not Fit in a Day Trip — Be Honest With Yourself
Every few months someone asks whether they can do Mysore plus Coorg or Mysore plus Ooty in a single day from Bangalore. The answer is no — not comfortably, not safely, and not in any way that does justice to either place.
Bangalore to Mysore is 3 hours. Mysore to Coorg is another 3 hours. That is 6 hours of driving for a single day, before you see anything. Add the return and you are looking at 12 hours in a cab with 2 to 3 hours of actual sightseeing squeezed in the middle. That is not a trip. That is a very expensive and tiring car ride.
Mysore alone fills a day properly. Coorg deserves at least two nights. If you want both, plan for a 3-day trip — leave Friday evening, spend Saturday in Mysore, drive to Coorg on Sunday morning, and return Monday. That version of the trip actually works.
Also Read – How to Plan Bangalore Mysore Ooty Coorg Trip
People Also Ask
How far is Bangalore to Mysore by road?
Bangalore to Mysore is approximately 145 km via the Bangalore–Mysore Expressway (NH 275). The drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours under normal traffic conditions. Starting early from Bangalore — by 6 AM — gets you to Mysore around 8:30 to 9 AM, ahead of the tourist rush at the main attractions.
What is the cab fare from Bangalore to Mysore for a day trip?
A round-trip day trip by Sedan costs approximately Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 5,800 for the full vehicle. An Innova Crysta round trip goes from Rs. 7,200 to Rs. 8,500. Split between four people, a Sedan works out to roughly Rs. 1,300 to Rs. 1,450 per head. Mysore Travelo provides this service with door-to-door pickup — call +91-9663616192 for your exact date’s fare.
Is a Bangalore to Mysore day trip possible?
Yes, comfortably. Leave Bangalore by 6 AM, reach Mysore by 9 AM, spend 7 to 8 hours covering the Palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and the market area, then leave Mysore by 6 PM and reach Bangalore by 9 PM. It works well for a weekend. Sunday trips should note that the Palace illumination runs in the evening and traffic on the return is heavier — plan accordingly.
What are the best places to visit in Mysore for a day trip?
Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill with the Nandi Bull statue, Brindavan Gardens (especially for the evening musical fountain), and Devaraja Market are the four main attractions for a day trip. If time allows, Shrirangapattana on the way into Mysore and Jaganmohan Palace art gallery are good additions. Do not try to fit in more than five or six places — the quality of the day drops significantly when you start rushing.
Which is the best route from Bangalore to Mysore by cab?
The Bangalore–Mysore Expressway via NH 275 is the fastest and most straightforward route — smooth road, clear signage, and consistent 4-lane highway for most of the distance. An alternate route through Kanakapura and Malavalli is slightly longer and more scenic but adds time. For a day trip where every hour counts, the expressway is the right choice.
Can I do Mysore and Coorg in one day from Bangalore?
Not realistically. Bangalore to Mysore alone is 3 hours, and Mysore to Coorg adds another 3 hours. A day trip covering both would mean 12 or more hours of driving for 2 to 3 hours of actual sightseeing. The trip becomes exhausting and neither destination gets the time it deserves. A better plan is a 3-day trip — Mysore on day one, drive to Coorg on day two, return on day three.
What is the best time to visit Mysore from Bangalore?
Mysore is a year-round destination but October is special — the Dasara festival transforms the Palace into something genuinely spectacular, with 100,000 light bulbs illuminating the exterior every evening. Outside Dasara, September to February has the best weather. Avoid visiting during the Dasara peak week unless you have accommodation booked well in advance.
Does Mysore Travelo pick up from Bangalore for cab trips to Mysore?
Yes. Mysore Travelo provides door-to-door pickup from any address in Bangalore for outstation trips to Mysore, Coorg, Ooty, Wayanad, and other destinations. Sedan, SUV, and Innova Crysta are available. Call or WhatsApp +91-9663616192 to check availability and confirm your fare.
What are the best stops between Bangalore and Mysore?
Maddur is the halfway point and worth a 15-minute stop for the famous Maddur Vada — a crispy lentil fritter that has been made here for decades and every driver on this route knows the original stall. Shrirangapattana, 12 km before Mysore, has Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and the Ranganathaswamy temple — a 90-minute stop that works well on the way into Mysore.
How much does it cost per person for a Bangalore to Mysore day trip by cab?
Divided between four passengers in a Sedan, the round-trip cab fare works out to approximately Rs. 1,300 to Rs. 1,450 per person. An Innova Crysta shared between six passengers comes to roughly Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 1,400 per head. Add attraction entry fees — Palace Rs. 70, Brindavan Gardens Rs. 15 to Rs. 30 — and a full day in Mysore can be done for under Rs. 2,000 per person including cab.
The Part Worth Saying Directly
Bangalore residents have a habit of flying to Goa for a weekend and missing the fact that Mysore is three hours away. The Palace alone — floodlit on Sunday evenings with every one of its 100,000 bulbs on — is the kind of thing you see and immediately feel slightly foolish for having waited this long to see.
The day trip version works. Leave early, do not overschedule, stop at Maddur on the way out, be at the Palace by 9 AM before the queues form, eat lunch somewhere that is not attached to a tourist attraction, and get to Brindavan Gardens in time for the 6:30 PM fountain. That is a good day.
If after that you want to see more of Mysore or continue to Coorg, that is what the overnight trip is for. But start with one day first. Most people who do come back with a longer plan.
