{"id":810,"date":"2026-06-25T10:21:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysoretravelo.com\/blog\/?p=810"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:24:51","slug":"bangalore-to-mysore-day-trip-by-cab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysoretravelo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-mysore-day-trip-by-cab\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangalore to Mysore Day Trip by Cab: Cost, Stops & Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

The honest breakdown \u2014 what fits in a day, what does not, and what the cab actually costs.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 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 \u2014 it does not work.<\/p>\n

Mysore Is 3 Hours Away. Most People Wait Longer Than That at a Bangalore Signal.<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Bangalore to Mysore: Distance, Time and Cost at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/strong><\/th>\nWhat You Need to Know<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Distance<\/td>\n145 km from central Bangalore to Mysore city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drive Time<\/td>\n2.5 to 3 hours via Mysore Road \/ NICE Road<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best Route<\/td>\nBangalore\u2013Mysore Expressway (NH 275) \u2014 fastest option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tolls<\/td>\n2 to 3 toll booths \u2014 keep \u20b9150 to \u20b9250 cash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best Departure Time<\/td>\n6 AM from Bangalore \u2014 avoid city traffic and reach by 9 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return Departure<\/td>\nBy 6 PM from Mysore \u2014 reach Bangalore by 9 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Day Trip Hours<\/td>\nRoughly 7 to 8 hours in Mysore if you leave at 6 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ideal Group Size<\/td>\n2 to 7 people \u2014 cab costs split well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cab Fares from Bangalore to Mysore \u2014 2026 Rates<\/h2>\n

Mysore Travelo<\/a><\/span> provides cab service for this route with pickup from anywhere in Bangalore. These are the current approximate round-trip fares for a day trip \u2014 pickup in the morning, drop back at night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vehicle<\/th>\nSeats<\/th>\nOne Way Fare<\/th>\nRound Trip (Day Trip)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sedan \u2014 Dzire \/ Etios<\/td>\nUp to 4<\/td>\nRs. 2,800 \u2013 Rs. 3,200<\/td>\nRs. 5,200 \u2013 Rs. 5,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SUV \u2014 Ertiga \/ Xylo<\/td>\nUp to 6<\/td>\nRs. 3,400 \u2013 Rs. 3,800<\/td>\nRs. 6,400 \u2013 Rs. 7,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Innova Crysta<\/td>\nUp to 7<\/td>\nRs. 3,800 \u2013 Rs. 4,500<\/td>\nRs. 7,200 \u2013 Rs. 8,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tempo Traveller<\/td>\nUp to 12<\/td>\nRs. 7,000 \u2013 Rs. 8,000<\/td>\nRs. 13,000 \u2013 Rs. 15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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 \u2014 the cab is not always the more expensive option. Call +91-9663616192<\/span> for a confirmed fare for your travel date.<\/p>\n

Book Your Bangalore to Mysore Day Trip Cab<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A Day Trip Itinerary That Does Not Feel Rushed<\/h2>\n

Most day trip itineraries online try to fit 12 places into 8 hours. This one does not. The three main anchors \u2014 Palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens \u2014 are the right amount for a day. Everything else is optional add-ons depending on how your day is going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>\nPlan<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
6:00 AM<\/td>\nLeave Bangalore \u2014 cab picks you up from home or hotel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:30 \u2013 9:00 AM<\/td>\nReach Mysore \u2014 freshen up at a hotel lobby or caf\u00e9 near the Palace.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 \u2013 11:00 AM<\/td>\nVisit Mysore Palace \u2014 arrive early before crowds build up after 10:30 AM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:15 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/td>\nExplore Chamundi Hill and the Nandi Bull Statue, about 20 minutes from the Palace.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 \u2013 2:00 PM<\/td>\nEnjoy lunch at a popular restaurant near Mysore Palace.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:30 \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nShop at Devaraja Market and explore the Palace Road area for silk, sandalwood, and agarbathi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:30 \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nVisit Brindavan Gardens before sunset and stay for the famous musical fountain show.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:15 \u2013 6:30 PM<\/td>\nStart your return drive to Bangalore.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 \u2013 9:30 PM<\/td>\nReach Bangalore and conclude your one-day Mysore trip.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Mysore Palace illumination happens on Sundays and public holidays \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 this is not something you need to manage yourself.<\/p>\n

Stops Between Bangalore and Mysore Worth Considering<\/h2>\n

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:<\/p>\n

Shrirangapattana \u2014 12 km Before Mysore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shrirangapattana is the old island fort city of Tipu Sultan, sitting in the middle of the Cauvery river. The Ranganathaswamy temple<\/a><\/span> is one of the oldest functioning Vaishnava temples in the region. Tipu’s Summer Palace \u2014 Daria Daulat Bagh \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

The whole area takes about 90 minutes to see properly. It is on the Mysore Road \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Maddur Vada at Maddur \u2014 60 km from Bangalore<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is not a sightseeing stop. Maddur town on the highway is known for one thing \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

What to See in Mysore: The Actual Priority Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Attraction<\/th>\nTime Needed<\/th>\nHonest Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mysore Palace<\/td>\n1.5 to 2 hours<\/td>\nDo not skip \u2014 it is why most people come to Mysore.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chamundi Hill<\/td>\n45 min to 1 hour<\/td>\nVisit the temple and Nandi Bull early in the morning for a cooler, quieter experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brindavan Gardens<\/td>\n1.5 to 2 hours<\/td>\nThe musical fountain at 6:30 PM is the main attraction, especially on weekends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Devaraja Market<\/td>\n45 min to 1 hour<\/td>\nExplore flowers, spices, and silk in one of Mysore’s most authentic local markets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shrirangapattana<\/td>\n1 to 1.5 hours<\/td>\nBest visited as a stopover while entering or leaving Mysore rather than a separate trip.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mysore Zoo<\/td>\n2 to 3 hours<\/td>\nOne of India’s finest zoos. Great for families, but skip if you’re short on time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaganmohan Palace<\/td>\n45 min<\/td>\nA quieter attraction featuring an impressive collection of 19th-century paintings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rail Museum<\/td>\n30 to 45 min<\/td>\nWorth visiting only if you’re interested in vintage locomotives and railway history.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Things That Save You Time and Money on This Trip<\/h2>\n