Mysuru & the Kaveri · Palace city of the Wodeyars
Mysuru group trip guide
Mysuru: Palace city of the Wodeyars in Mysuru & the Kaveri, Karnataka. From Bengaluru it is 143 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bengaluru costs ₹8,500–10,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bengaluru
- 143 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to February (Dasara in September–October)
- Fare from Bengaluru
- ₹8,500–10,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Bengaluru (BLR) or Mysuru (MYQ)
Mysuru was the capital of the Wodeyar kings, who ruled the kingdom of Mysore until Independence; their palace is lit up on Sunday and public-holiday evenings, and every night of Dasara.
The city sits below the Chamundi hills and is famous for its Dasara celebrations; the zoo is one of the oldest in India.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Mysuru from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Mysuru
₹8,500–10,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 143 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The classic family and school trip from Bengaluru, often with Srirangapatna, Coorg or Ooty.
Palaces, forts & monumentsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Mysuru
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 143 km | 3–4 h | Route: Bengaluru to Mysuru |
| Mangaluru | 255 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 467 km | 9–10 h | – |
Group fares from Bengaluru
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,800–7,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹7,100–9,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹8,500–10,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹9,800–12,400 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹18,700–25,300 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to February (Dasara in September–October).
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, International visitors.
Add on nearby
- SrirangapatnaTipu Sultan's island capital · 19 km by road
- BandipurTiger reserve on the Mysuru–Ooty road · 79 km by road
- Nagarhole & KabiniForest on the Kabini backwaters · 71 km by road
- Coorg (Madikeri)Coffee hills of Kodagu · 118 km by road
- ShravanabelagolaJain pilgrimage, Gommateshwara · 85 km by road
Circuits that include Mysuru
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Mysuru (MYQ).
- Nearest railway station: Mysuru Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Mysuru
Approved operators who take groups to Mysuru. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
143 km by road from Mysuru
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
252 km by road from Mysuru
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Mysuru
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Mysuru
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Bengaluru-inda Mysuru-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Mysuru from Bengaluru?)
143 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Mysuru-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Mysuru cost?)
Round trip from Bengaluru (143 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹8,500–10,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹18,700–25,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Mysuru cost?
Round trip from Bengaluru with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,800–7,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,100–9,100; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,500–10,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹9,800–12,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹18,700–25,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Mysuru?
1–2 days. With the drive from Bengaluru, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The classic family and school trip from Bengaluru, often with Srirangapatna, Coorg or Ooty.
When is the best time to visit Mysuru?
October to February (Dasara in September–October).
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Mysuru from abroad?
Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Mysuru (MYQ). Nearest railway station: Mysuru Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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