Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru by tempo traveller or bus

Chikkamagaluru is a hill station destination in Karnataka, ≈ 245 km from Bengaluru. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru is ≈ 245 km by road, 7–8 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,900–18,300, and ₹32,500–43,800 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 245 km
estimated
Drive time
7–8 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~539 km
within the state
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Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 539 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹10,400–13,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹12,700–16,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,900–18,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹17,200–21,700Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹19,500–25,100Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹24,000–32,500Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹32,500–43,800Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹38,200–49,500Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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.

Change the days or stops in the fare calculatorRates per km for every vehicle

Add to the trip: around Chikkamagaluru

Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.

  • Belur · ≈ 20 km from Chikkamagaluru (straight-line)
  • Horanadu · ≈ 48 km from Chikkamagaluru (straight-line)
  • Hassan · ≈ 49 km from Chikkamagaluru (straight-line)
  • Sringeri · ≈ 57 km from Chikkamagaluru (straight-line)
  • Dharmasthala · ≈ 59 km from Chikkamagaluru (straight-line)
  • Shivamogga · ≈ 72 km from Chikkamagaluru (straight-line)

Good to know

  • Hill roads are slow and winding: plan for the lower end of daily distance and choose a vehicle with pushback seats and good ground clearance.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Questions groups ask

How far is Chikkamagaluru from Bengaluru by road?

≈ 245 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 539 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 7–8 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹12,700–16,100 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹14,900–18,300 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹17,200–21,700 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹24,000–32,500 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹32,500–43,800 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹38,200–49,500 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Chikkamagaluru?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Belur and Horanadu.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Bengaluru are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.

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