How to travel from Kerala to Mysore, India

The distance between Kerala and Mysore is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 8h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kerala to Mysore by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MysoreKerala if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Mysore.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Mysore Jn.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mysuru.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,530($170)
Operated by

Trivandrum Cabs

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Mysuru.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance546km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Mysore

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Mysore by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,530 ($170).

The distance between Kerala and Mysore is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Kerala and Mysore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Mysore is to take a taxi which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx ₹13,530 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Mysore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Mysore. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kerala and Mysore with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 19hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Mysore. Trains depart once a week and will take around 19hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerala and Mysore. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kerala and Mysore with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 12h 20m.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Kerala and Mysore. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerala to Mysore. We recommend that you take the bus to Mysore. instead which will take 12h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mysore is Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Mysore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kerala and Mysore. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Mysore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around ₹795 ($10).

How do I get from Kerala to Mysore

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Mysore

Transport options from Kerala to Mysore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
12h 20m
₹795($10)
every 4 hours614km (382 miles)
Train
19hrs
₹480($6)
once a week879km (546 miles)
Taxi
8h 10m
₹13,530($170)
on demand546km (339 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
₹4,455($56)
on demand546km (339 miles)

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Airports near Mysore

The following major airports near Mysore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Mysore
CNN
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
International Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Mysore
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Mysore