Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru bus timings & fare
About 20 KSRTC services a day connect Bengaluru with Chikkamagaluru, the gateway to Karnataka's coffee estates and Mullayanagiri. EV Power Plus electric coaches and Airavat Club Class Volvos do the 245 km in around five hours; Karnataka Sarige keeps the fare at ₹343.
Sample timetable
Representative reservable services with arrival time and fare. Times and fares are indicative.
- 05:30 AMarr 10:15 AMEV Power Plus₹6604 h 45 m journey
- 06:32 AMarr 11:30 AMEV Power Plus₹6604 h 58 m journey
- 07:00 AMarr 12:30 PMKarnataka Sarige₹3435 h 30 m journey
- 07:30 AMarr 12:30 PMEV Power Plus₹6605 h journey
- 08:30 AMarr 01:45 PMAiravat Club Class₹6765 h 15 m journey
- 01:15 PMarr 06:45 PMAiravat Club Class₹6765 h 30 m journey
- 02:31 PMarr 08:15 PMEV Power Plus₹6605 h 44 m journey
- 04:00 PMarr 09:15 PMAiravat Club Class₹6765 h 15 m journey
- 06:00 PMarr 11:00 PMEV Power Plus₹7105 h journey
- 07:00 PMarr 11:30 PMAiravat Club Class₹7354 h 30 m journey
Bus classes & fares
- Karnataka Sarige₹343
- Rajahamsa Executive₹407
- Non-AC Sleeper₹601
- EV Power Plus₹660 – ₹710
- Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper)₹675
- Airavat Club Class₹676 – ₹735
Boarding & dropping points
Kempegowda BS Terminal 2A · Yeshwantpur (Govardhan Theatre) · Jalahalli Cross · Navarang Park · Goraguntepalya · Nelamangala Kunigal Bypass · 8th Mile Junction · Padmanabhanagar · N R Colony · Chamarajpet
Chikkamagaluru Bus Stand
Nelamangala → Kunigal → Hassan → Belur
All departures from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) →
Getting the most out of the Bangalore to Chikmagalur bus
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Airavat Club Class is the quickest daytime option at 4 h 30 m to 5 h 15 m.
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EV Power Plus electric coaches run frequently through the day and are quieter on the ghat climb.
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Book several days ahead for long weekends; Chikkamagaluru homestay traffic fills the premium buses.
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Evenings in Chikkamagaluru are cool year-round; pack a light jacket.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bangalore to Chikmagalur KSRTC bus fare?
Fares range from ₹343 on Karnataka Sarige to ₹735 on Airavat Club Class. Rajahamsa Executive ₹407; Non-AC Sleeper ₹601; EV Power Plus ₹660 – ₹710; Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper) ₹675.
How many KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru daily?
About 20 reservable KSRTC services run daily on this route, and the Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) departure sheet lists 37 services to Chikkamagaluru.
How long does the Bangalore to Chikmagalur bus journey take?
The 245 km trip takes 4 h 30 m – 6 h depending on the class and time of day. Route: NH-75 to Hassan, then Belur road.
From which bus stand does the Bangalore to Chikmagalur bus depart?
Main boarding points are Kempegowda BS Terminal 2A, Yeshwantpur (Govardhan Theatre), Jalahalli Cross, Navarang Park and others. Buses drop at Chikkamagaluru Bus Stand.
Is an AC bus available from Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru?
Yes. AC options include Non-AC Sleeper, EV Power Plus, Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper), Airavat Club Class.
Can I book KSRTC tickets online for Bangalore to Chikmagalur?
Yes. Reserve on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app. Seats open within the advance-reservation window and premium weekend services sell out early.