Bus and Mini Bus Rental from Bangalore to Mysore
Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatna and Brindavan Gardens in one long day — the easiest group bus outing from Bangalore. A 1-day trip by mini bus costs from about ₹11,140.
Quick answer: Bus rental from Bangalore to Mysore costs about ₹11,140 for a 20–25 seater mini bus and ₹18,200 for a 50 seater on a 1-day round trip (290 km billed), plus tolls and parking. Mysore is about 145 km away, 3 to 3.5 hours by road via the Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway (NH275).
| Trip fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 145 km one way (290 km round trip) |
| Drive time | 3 to 3.5 hours |
| Usual route | the Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway (NH275) |
| Best time to go | October to February; Dasara in September or October is the busiest week |
| Recommended trip | 1-day round trip |
| Permits | None needed, the route stays inside Karnataka |
Bangalore to Mysore bus fare
Whole-bus prices for a round trip, worked out exactly like the estimate on our search form. Tolls and parking and entry tickets are extra.
| Vehicle | Rate | 1-day trip | 2-day trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus 20–25 Seater | ₹36/km + ₹700 bata/day | ₹11,140 | ₹19,400 |
| Bus 32–35 Seater | ₹45/km + ₹700 bata/day | ₹13,750 | ₹23,900 |
| Bus 40 Seater | ₹48/km + ₹700 bata/day | ₹14,620 | ₹25,400 |
| Bus 50 Seater | ₹60/km + ₹800 bata/day | ₹18,200 | ₹31,600 |
How we calculate it: 145 km × 2 = 290 km for the round trip, or 250 km a day if that is higher, multiplied by the rate per km, plus the driver bata for each day. A 2-day trip covers 500 km.
Bangalore to Mysore: stops on the way
Approximate road distance from central Bangalore at each stop.
- StartBangalorePickup at your door
- 35 kmBidadiExpressway begins
- 60 kmChannapatnaWooden toy town
- 80 kmMaddurBreakfast stop
- 100 kmMandya
- 125 kmSrirangapatnaFort and Ranganathaswamy temple
- 145 kmMysorePalace, Chamundi Hills
Planning Bangalore to Mysore by bus
On the road
The expressway has cut the drive to about three hours, and it is a tolled road, so tolls are paid at actuals. The bus can leave the expressway at Srirangapatna for the Ranganathaswamy temple and Tipu Sultan's summer palace, then continue into Mysore city. Leave by 6 am to clear Kengeri before traffic builds and reach the palace soon after it opens.
Suggested plan
- 6:00 am pickup, breakfast stop near Maddur or Mandya
- Srirangapatna: Ranganathaswamy temple and Daria Daulat Bagh
- Mysore Palace, then lunch in the city
- Chamundi Hills temple in the late afternoon
- Brindavan Gardens at KRS dam in the evening, back in Bangalore by about 11 pm
Places to see in and around Mysore
- Mysore Palace and the Sunday evening illumination
- Chamundi Hills and the Nandi statue
- Brindavan Gardens at KRS dam
- St Philomena's Church
- Srirangapatna fort and temple
- Mysore Zoo and Karanji Lake
Bus tips for Mysore
Buses go up Chamundi Hills to the temple parking, and Brindavan Gardens has a large coach lot. In the old city near the palace, buses use the designated tourist coach parking and the group walks the last few minutes. During Dasara, roads around the palace are closed in the evenings, so we plan drop points a day ahead.
Which bus suits your group
For 18 to 25 people, the mini bus is the cheapest way to travel together. Office teams and large families of 30 to 35 usually take the 32–35 seater. For school trips, associations and wedding parties of 40 to 50, a single 40 or 50 seater keeps everyone together and works out cheaper per head than two smaller vehicles.
Per person, a full 50 seater to Mysore costs about ₹364 for the 1-day trip, against about ₹446 each in a full mini bus. For groups under 17, a tempo traveller is usually the better choice.
What the fare includes
Every fare on this page is for the whole bus, not per seat. It includes the AC bus, an experienced driver, diesel and the driver's daily allowance (bata), which also covers his food and night stay. You never pay for the driver's room separately.
| Included | Paid at actuals |
|---|---|
| Bus, diesel and driver | Toll charges |
| Driver bata for every day | Parking fees |
| Pickup and drop at your address in Bangalore | State permits outside Karnataka |
| Help on WhatsApp through the trip | Entry tickets, guides and jeeps |
Outstation fares are worked out the same way as the price on our search: kilometres × the rate per km, plus bata per day. We bill a minimum of 250 km a day, so a short trip spread over several days costs at least that much per day.
Cancellation, changes and refunds
A short version of our refund and cancellation policy. No advance is needed to get a quote.
Cancellation
- Outstation: free if cancelled at least 12 hours before pickup (any advance booking fee is not refunded).
- Outstation, within 12 hours: a 25% to 50% fee, depending on distance and vehicle.
- Local trips: free up to 6 hours before pickup; later, up to 50% may be charged.
- No-show without notice: the full fare is charged.
Changing your booking
- Reschedule at least 4 to 6 hours before pickup, subject to availability.
- Changes closer to pickup are treated as a cancellation and a new booking.
- If we have to cancel because of a breakdown, driver issue or extreme weather, you get a full refund or a new slot.
Refunds
- Eligible refunds start within 5 to 7 business days.
- Money goes back to the original payment method.
- Paid in cash? Refunds are sent by bank transfer or UPI.
Bangalore to Mysore bus FAQs
How much is bus rental from Bangalore to Mysore?
About ₹11,140 for a 20–25 seater mini bus, ₹13,750 for a 32–35 seater, ₹14,620 for a 40 seater and ₹18,200 for a 50 seater on a 1-day round trip. Tolls and parking and entry fees are extra.
Can we do Bangalore to Mysore by bus in one day?
Yes. Leave at 6 am and you can cover Srirangapatna, the palace, Chamundi Hills and Brindavan Gardens, and be back by about 11 pm.
Is the expressway toll included?
No. Expressway and other tolls are paid at actuals and are not part of the fare.
Can the bus pick up from several places in Bangalore?
Yes. Two or three pickup points on the way out of the city are fine; tell us when you book so we plan the timing.
Do you have buses in Mysore for local trips?
Yes. See our bus rental in Mysore page for trips that start in Mysore.
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