City in Karnataka, India
Getting around Mysore
How to get around Mysore
Rickshaws, Uber and Rapido move you around town; the center and Gokulam are walkable or cyclable. Trains and buses to Bengaluru are frequent.
Ways to get around Mysore
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-rickshaw | From about 30 INR; 80–200 INR in town | Insist on the meter or use an app |
| City buses (KSRTC) | About 10–30 INR | Cheap; Chamundi Hill bus from the palace |
| Uber / Rapido | About 100–220 INR for 5 km | App cabs and bike taxis |
| Train or bus to Bengaluru | About 100–600 INR | Frequent; 2–3 h to Bengaluru city |
Ride-hailing apps in Mysore
A 5 km ride costs about ₹100–220 ($1.0–2.3).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cars and autos; most reliable for visitors |
| Rapido | Bike taxis and autos, cheapest |
| Ola | Available but fewer drivers than in Bengaluru |
- Autos use meters in theory; apps avoid haggling. The Mysuru city bus is cheapest for the palace and Chamundi Hill.
Arriving in Mysore
Kempegowda International, Bengaluru (BLR)
Flybus or KSRTC bus about 600–900 INR to Mysuru, 3.5–4.5 h; taxi 4,500–6,500 INR. Mysuru's own airport has limited flights.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable in Gokulam for about 400–600 INR a day; helmet and licence needed, traffic is moderate.
- Driving: on the left. IDP plus home licence required; scooters are rented in Goa and the Himalaya; most visitors hire a car with driver.
- Onward travel in India: Trains link most cities: book up to 60 days ahead on IRCTC or use the foreign tourist quota at big stations. Cheap domestic flights and sleeper buses fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Mysore?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Rapido, Ola.
What's the best way to get around Mysore?
Rickshaws, Uber and Rapido move you around town; the center and Gokulam are walkable or cyclable. Trains and buses to Bengaluru are frequent.
How do I get from the airport to Mysore?
Flybus or KSRTC bus about 600–900 INR to Mysuru, 3.5–4.5 h; taxi 4,500–6,500 INR. Mysuru's own airport has limited flights.
Is Mysore walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- IRCTC (Indian Railways tickets)
- Karnataka Tourism
- K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI)
- IRCTC
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