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Bengaluru to Madikeri bus timings & fare

Madikeri, the hill capital of Coorg, has 28 daily KSRTC departures from Bengaluru. Airavat Volvos leave through the day, while Pallakki and Ambaari Utsav sleepers depart late evening and arrive around 1–3 AM. Most services pass through Mysuru and Kushalnagar.

Book on ksrtc.inFull Kempegowda BS → Madikeri timetable (6)
Distance
260 km
NH-275 to Mysuru, then NH-275 via Hunsur and Kushalnagar
Duration
4 h 45 m – 7 h
by class & traffic
Fare range
₹365–1,190
9 classes
Daily buses
28
reservable services

Sample timetable

Representative reservable services with arrival time and fare. Times and fares are indicative.

  • 05:30 AM
    arr 11:30 AM
    EV Power Plus₹771
    6 h journey
  • 07:02 AM
    arr 12:00 PM
    Airavat₹817
    4 h 58 m journey
  • 09:00 AM
    arr 03:00 PM
    Karnataka Sarige₹369
    6 h journey
  • 01:31 PM
    arr 08:01 PM
    Ashwamedha Express₹369
    6 h 30 m journey
  • 03:00 PM
    arr 08:30 PM
    Rajahamsa Executive₹565
    5 h 30 m journey
  • 07:30 PM
    arr 01:00 AM
    Airavat Club Class₹866
    5 h 30 m journey
  • 08:00 PM
    arr 03:00 AM
    Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper)₹847
    7 h journey
  • 10:30 PM
    arr 04:30 AM
    Ambaari Utsav₹1,190
    6 h journey

Bus classes & fares

  • Ashwamedha Express₹365 – ₹374
  • Karnataka Sarige₹369 – ₹426
  • Rajahamsa Executive₹565 – ₹605
  • Non-AC Sleeper₹757
  • EV Power Plus₹771
  • Airavat (Volvo)₹817
  • Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper)₹847
  • Airavat Club Class₹866
  • Ambaari Utsav (AC Sleeper)₹1,190
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Boarding & dropping points

Boarding in Bengaluru

Mysuru Road Satellite BS · Kengeri TTMC · Kempegowda BS Terminal 2 · Kempegowda BS 2A · Rajarajeshwari Nagar · NICE Road Entry · Nayandahalli Metro · Shanthinagar · Yeshwantpur · Jalahalli Cross · Navarang Park · Nelamangala · Koramangala TTMC

Dropping in Madikeri

Madikeri (Mercara) Bus Stand

Via

Mysuru → Hunsur → Periyapatna → Kushalnagar

All departures from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) →

Fares and sample timings were compiled in September 2026 from KSRTC reservation data and are indicative. Always confirm the live fare and departure on ksrtc.in before travel.
Travel tips

Getting the most out of the Bangalore to Coorg bus

  1. 1

    For an overnight trip choose the Ambaari Utsav AC sleeper or a Pallakki non-AC sleeper.

  2. 2

    Airavat Club Class and Airavat Volvo seaters are the frequent daytime options at ₹817–₹866.

  3. 3

    Weekend tickets sell out days ahead in season; book early on ksrtc.in.

  4. 4

    Madikeri sits at 1,150 m and nights are cold from November to January. Pack warm clothing.

Best season: October to March is ideal for Coorg; the monsoon is spectacular but landslide-prone on the Madikeri ghat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Bangalore to Coorg KSRTC bus fare?

Fares range from ₹365 on Ashwamedha Express to ₹1,190 on Ambaari Utsav (AC Sleeper). Karnataka Sarige ₹369 – ₹426; Rajahamsa Executive ₹565 – ₹605; Non-AC Sleeper ₹757; EV Power Plus ₹771; Airavat (Volvo) ₹817; Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper) ₹847; Airavat Club Class ₹866.

How many KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru to Madikeri daily?

About 28 reservable KSRTC services run daily on this route, and the Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) departure sheet lists 6 services to Madikeri.

How long does the Bangalore to Coorg bus journey take?

The 260 km trip takes 4 h 45 m – 7 h depending on the class and time of day. Route: NH-275 to Mysuru, then NH-275 via Hunsur and Kushalnagar.

From which bus stand does the Bangalore to Coorg bus depart?

Main boarding points are Mysuru Road Satellite BS, Kengeri TTMC, Kempegowda BS Terminal 2, Kempegowda BS 2A and others. Buses drop at Madikeri (Mercara) Bus Stand.

Is an AC bus available from Bengaluru to Madikeri?

Yes. AC options include Non-AC Sleeper, EV Power Plus, Airavat (Volvo), Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper), Airavat Club Class, Ambaari Utsav (AC Sleeper).

Can I book KSRTC tickets online for Bangalore to Coorg?

Yes. Reserve on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app. Seats open within the advance-reservation window and premium weekend services sell out early.