How to travel from Shimla to Mysore, India

The distance between Shimla and Mysore is around 2,211km (1,374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimla to Mysore by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mysore (MYQ).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹19,735($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,185($40)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi, Lucknow then Hyderabad and then to Mysuru Bus Stand.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,915($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mysuru.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,561km (1,591 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Mysore

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Mysore by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,185 ($40) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹19,735 ($250).

The distance between Shimla and Mysore is around 2,211km (1,374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,091km (1,299 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Shimla and Mysore by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Mysore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹19,735 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Mysore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,185 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Mysore. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Mysore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka and Bhopal Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Mysore. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 23h, 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 Shimla and Mysore. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shimla to Mysore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi, Lucknow and Hyderabad. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

Intrcity Smartbus, Verma Travels and KSRTC run regular bus services between Shimla and Mysore. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Mysore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mysore (MYQ). instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Shimla and Mysore. The distance is around 2,561km (1,591 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Mysore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₹19,735 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Mysore

Transport options from Shimla to Mysore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
6h 15m
₹19,735($250)
on demand2,211km (1,374 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly9h 20m
₹16,950($215)
on demand2,323km (1,444 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus8h 20m
₹13,210($165)
every 2 hours2,229km (1,385 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and bus9h 60m
₹24,670($310)
twice daily2,492km (1,548 miles)
Train
1 day 23h
₹3,185($40)
twice a week2,813km (1,748 miles)
Bus
2 days 14h
₹8,915($110)
twice daily2,853km (1,773 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
₹20,770($260)
on demand2,561km (1,591 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