Coorg to Mysore

Mysore and Coorg are well-connected by Indian roadways which makes it easily accessible by the buses that ply between the destinations. Taking a bus ride from Coorg is an affordable option too. Travellers can choose to purchase their tickets at the ticket counter or book them online. The frequency of buses is limited with no rides in the morning to travel the 130-kilometre stretch that leads to Mysore. Also, the boarding points are located all across Coorg. So, travellers can choose to head to the nearest location and board the bus according to their convenience.

Types of Buses Available

The buses that operate directly from Coorg to Mysore are private buses. The Karnataka State Road Transport buses are available from Madikeri which is located about 20 kilometres to the north-east of Coorg.
Local Buses
Travellers can take a local bus ride or a taxi to reach Madikeri from Coorg if they wish to receive a state transport bus.
Private Bus Services
The private buses are run by Ashwini Tours and Travels, Asian Xpress and Manu Travels. These bus operators frequently ply while others like Tyga Logistics and Sea Bird Tourist ply occasionally. The private buses offer comfort and convenience through their amenities like lights, charging points, water bottles, blankets, pillows, emergency services and emergency contact number. Travellers can choose between a Non A/C Seater, an A/C Seater and an A/C Sleeper bus.

Chosen Route

Most direct busses that depart from Coorg take the route that goes via SH 88A and NH 275. The buses that depart from Madikeri go via SH 27, SH 88 and NH 275.

Bus Timings

1. Manu Tourist Bus (A/C Seater)

Timing: Departure – 02:00 PM IST, Arrival – 05:00 PM IST
Duration: 3 hours
Fare: INR 400/- approximately

2. Ashwin Tours and Travels (Non A/C Seater)

Timing: Departure – 09:15 PM IST, Arrival – 01:30 AM IST
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
Fare: INR 390/- approximately

3. Asian Xpress (A/C Sleeper)

Timing: Departure – 01:00 PM IST, Arrival – 04:30 PM IST
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Fare: INR 500/- approximately

4. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (Non A/C Seater)

Bus One:
Timing: Departure – 05:00 AM IST, Arrival – 08:00 AM IST
Duration: 3 hours
Fare: INR 350/- approximately

Bus Two:
Timing: Departure – 08:00 AM IST, Arrival – 11:15 AM IST
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Fare: INR 350/- approximately

Bus Three:
Timing: Departure – 10:30 AM IST, Arrival – 01:30 PM IST
Duration: 3 hours
Fare: INR 350/- approximately 

Duration of the Journey: 3 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours

Fare

The ticket for a bus ride in one of the Karnataka State Road Transport buses is around INR 350/- while for a private non A/C Seater bus, a ticket costs around INR 390/-. For an A/C Seater, the rate hovers between INR 400/- and INR 450/- and an A/C Sleeper ticket is usually priced at around INR 500/-.

Typical Stop Points

• Siddapur
• Piriyapatna
• Titimati
• Hunsur

Road Condition

The road condition of the route that leads to Mysore from Coorg or Madikeri is alright. The network of state and national highways they belong to are appropriately marked for road signs and directions. They are four-lane roadways, but some portions of the route are unpaved. Some sections may also be affected by weather, reconstruction, accidents etc. Usually, the traffic is moderate to light, but during certain peak hours, one must expect heavy and slow-moving traffic.

Tips

Booking bus tickets in advance is recommended to avoid the last-minute hassle.

The second-best option to reach Mysore from Coorg is self-driven or rental taxis. Coorg has three major routes that lead to Mysore – the SH 27 route, the SH 91 route and the SH 88A route. The well-connected state highways provide for a convenient way to reach Mysore via the roadways that stretch for about 130 kilometres maximum between the two destinations.
Ideal Duration
It usually takes about 4 hours to reach Mysore with a small pit stop for refreshments. However, one can extend their trip if interested in exploring nearby attractions. There is some amount of freedom, convenience and comfort attached to this option.

Car Rentals
For those who do not want to drive themselves, there are several car rental services choices. They offer a pickup and drop to the desired location or a complete sightseeing package with a return journey. Travellers can check with the cab service providers/ tour and travel companies and book a ride according to their preference. There are hatchbacks, sedans, premium cars and sports utility vehicles to choose from for a comfortable road trip down to Mysore from Coorg.
Online Cab Services
Travellers often go for online platforms to book their cabs. Coorg Cabs, Mysore Cabs, Book Cab, GoZo, Mysore Taxi Services etc. are some of the websites where instant bookings can be made.

Route Option

Route 1: The SH 88A Route

Distance and Duration: 115 kilometres, 2 hours 30 minutes
Route: 
SH 89 – SH 90 – SH 88A – NH 275 – SH 90/ SH 88 – Hinkal Ring Road Circle/ SH 88 – Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road – Irwin Road – SR Road. Mysore is about 725 metres from SR Road.

Route 2:  The SH 27 Route

Distance and Duration: 130 kilometres, 3 hours approximately
Route:
Main Road/ SH 27 – SH 90 – SH 30/ SH 88B/ SH 90/ SH 91 – SH 90 – SH 88A – Gonikoppal Road – NH 275/ SH 88/ SH 90 – Hinkal Ring Road Circle/ SH 88 - Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road – Irwin Road – SR Road. Mysore is about 725 metres ahead.

Route 3: The SH 91 Route

Distance and Duration: 120 Kilometres, 2 hours 40 minutes approximately
Route:
SH 88B/ SH 89 – SH 91 – NH 275 – SH 88 – Hinkal Ring Road Circle - Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road – Irwin Road (2nd exit) – SR Road (4th exit). Mysore is about 725 metres head from SR Road.

Road Condition

As soon as the drive begins from Coorg, travellers are bound to experience the hassles of an unpaved road for about 7 to 14 kilometres (depending on the route chosen) till they reach the state highway. Once on the state highway, the drive is usually decent unless the roads are affected by extreme weather, accidents, reconstruction or heavy traffic. There are no toll booths on any of the routes mentioned above. The journey usually lasts for a maximum of 4 hours and most of the stretch is well-marked with signboards.

Duration of the Journey: 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours

Approximate Cost

Cab Services
Most cab service providers either charge on a kilometre-basis (plus driver’s charges) or they charge as per a package tour. So, a basic hatchback would cost somewhere around INR 8/- per kilometre while a sedan would cost about INR 9/- per kilometre. This way, to travel a distance of 130 kilometres from Coorg to Mysore, one would have to pay around INR 1100/- to 1300/-.

Sports Car Rentals
Bigger vehicles like a rental sports utility vehicle are priced around INR 10/- to INR 11/- per kilometre. Premium cars cost around INR 13/- per kilometre, and a tempo traveller would cost approximately INR 15/-. Thus, a one-way journey by a sports utility vehicle would cost around INR 1500/-, by a premium vehicle would be around INR 1800/- and by a tempo traveller would cost approximately INR 2000/-. All the approximations for per kilometres-basis provided above exclude the driver’s charge, which is usually around INR 300/-.  

Package Tour Costs
Package tours cost around INR 3000/- for a hatchback, INR 3300/- for a sedan and INR 4200/- for a minivan.

Eating Options On The Way

There are some restaurants where travellers can stop for a delicious local snack or cuisine. While most of these are highway restaurants enroute to Mysore, some located a little off-road. Kaveri Nisargadhama, Rangoli Multicuisine Restaurant, Top In Town, Tonif Taste, The Spice Rack, Silver Sky Restaurant, Secret Spices RestOcafe, Atithi etc. are some of the famous restaurants along the stretch. There are also coffee shops like Café Coffee Day, Café County and Café Coorg Family Restaurant where travellers can stop for a refreshing coffee cup.

Possible Stopovers

• Piriyapatna
• Titimati
• Siddapur
• Hunsur  

Although Mysore has a railway junction, Coorg does not. The closest railway station to Coorg is either the Mysore Railway Station (located about 130 kilometres away) or the Hassan Railway Station in Bangalore (located nearly 180 kilometres away). So, this mode of transport cannot be used to reach Mysore from Coorg.