How to reach Mysore, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Mysore

How to Reach Mysore

Mysore is one of the more well-connected cities in Karnataka and is accessible through road, rail and air. Although Mysore has its own airport, it is not fully functional and doesn't connect to all major cities. So tourists can access Mysore through the Bangalore airport (170km). Getting on a train to the Mysore railway station is a very convenient way of travel as daily trains ply here. Bus services are also regularly running and finding a seat is never a problem.

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Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Bangalore to Mysore	146 km	2 h 40 min	View Details
Hyderabad to Mysore	719 km	10 hours 52 mins	View Details
Chennai to Mysore	483 km	8 hours 4 mins	View Details
Coorg to Mysore	107 km	2 hours 32 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Mysore	1,041 km	15 hours 51 mins	View Details
Pune to Mysore	897 km	13 hours 51 mins	View Details
Delhi to Mysore	2,317 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Goa to Mysore	621 km	10 hours 25 mins	View Details
Wayanad to Mysore	124 km	2 hours 47 mins	View Details
Ernakulam to Mysore	385 km	8 hours 7 mins	View Details
Kolkata to Mysore	2,042 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Gurgaon to Mysore	2,321 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Chandigarh to Mysore	2,545 km	1 day 13 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Mysore	1,554 km	23 hours 39 mins	View Details
Varanasi to Mysore	1,970 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details
Jaipur to Mysore	2,065 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details
Alleppey to Mysore	439 km	9 hours 17 mins	View Details

How to reach Mysore by flight

The closest International Airport from Mysore is the Bangalore airport for those who want to visit the city by air across the border. There is a domestic airport within the city itself that schedules flights to and from the major cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi and Kolkata.

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB) - 147 kms from Mysore

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Tentative return flight prices to Coimbatore Airport (CJB) from major cities in India.

Starting city	Return price (approx)
Mumbai	₹ 6,122 Non-stop	View Details
New Delhi	₹ 8,505 Non-stop	View Details
Bengaluru	₹ 4,291 Non-stop	View Details
Chennai	₹ 4,343 Non-stop	View Details
Hyderabad	₹ 5,464 Non-stop	View Details
Kolkata	₹ 10,598	View Details

How to reach Mysore by road

Mysore is 139 km toward the south-west of Bangalore. The state highway that connects these two cities is extremely well maintained. Heading out from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a wonderful experience and will take around 3hrs. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation has brilliant transport administration to Mysore.

How to reach Mysore by train

The Mysore Railway Station that is located in the heart of the city connects the city with every major city in India. Mysore railway station has three lines that connect the city to Bangalore, Hassan and Chamarajanagar.

Local transport in Mysore

The best way to travel within the city is to hire an auto rickshaw. They are the most reliable and accessible way of commuting within the city as one can pay by meter during the day. However, after 10 pm, they charge 50% more than the meter reading, and after midnight you will have to pay twice the meter reading. One can also hire private taxis for the whole day from Car rental companies. Many hotels provide this service as well. Buses are also run by the State Government in and around Mysore. They run along fixed routes, and the cost is nominal. One popular mode of commuting among the tourists is the Tonga which is a horse carriage. Although it is a slow mode of transport, the experience is worth at least once.