How to travel from Puducherry to Mysore, India

The distance between Puducherry and Mysore is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Puducherry 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 MysorePuducherry if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Coimbatore and then to Mysuru.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Katpadi Jn and then to Mysore Jn.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mysuru.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,550($120)
Operated by

Royal Travels Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Mysuru.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Mysore

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Mysore by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).

The distance between Puducherry and Mysore is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Puducherry and Mysore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Mysore is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Mysore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Mysore. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Mysore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katpadi Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Mysore. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Puducherry and Mysore. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puducherry to Mysore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coimbatore and Coimbatore Gandipuram Bus Stand. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Parveen Travels and KSRTC run regular bus services between Puducherry and Mysore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puducherry to Mysore. We recommend that you take the bus to Coimbatore and then to Mysuru. instead which will take 9h 30m.

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 Puducherry and Mysore. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Mysore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around ₹1,275 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Mysore

Transport options from Puducherry to Mysore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 30m
₹1,275($16)
every 20 mins625km (388 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 55m
₹400($5)
4 times a week565km (351 miles)
Train via Jolarpettai1 day 11h
₹480($6)
3 times a week568km (353 miles)
Taxi
6h 35m
₹9,550($120)
on demand419km (260 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
₹3,980($50)
on demand419km (260 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