How far is South India from Bangalore?

It depends on the place. Mysuru is about 145 to 150 km away, Coorg about 250 km, Madurai about 435 km and Kanyakumari about 665 km by road. The table on this page lists the distance and drive time for each place we plan trips to.

Which South India places are closest to Bangalore for a weekend?

Mysuru, Yercaud, Bandipur, Kabini and Sakleshpur are all within about five hours by road, and Tirupati is about 250 km away. See the weekend group in the table.

Which place is farthest from Bangalore?

Of the places listed here, Kanyakumari is the farthest at about 665 km, followed by Rameswaram and the Kerala backwaters. For these, a train, a flight or a split drive is more comfortable.

Are the distances exact?

No. They are typical road figures from Bengaluru, shown as ranges where road sources differ. Your route and starting point inside the city change them, so check live maps before you travel.

Can TripBanao plan the whole trip?

Yes. Tell us your dates, group and budget range. We plan the stay, the transport and the pace, and confirm the final price before anything is booked.

Bangalore to South India: distance and drive time to every place we plan

How far is each South India destination from Bangalore? This page lists the road distance, the typical drive time and the best months for 30 places, from Mysuru to Kanyakumari, so you can pick a trip that fits the days you have.

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How to read the distances

The figures are typical road distances from Bengaluru, shown as a range where road sources disagree. The exact number changes with the route and with where in the city you start, so use it to compare places, not to schedule a trip to the minute. Each place has its own page with the route, a sample plan and the best season.

A useful rule is to keep the one-way drive to about a third of your trip length or less. That leaves most of your time at the destination. If you have two days, choose from the first group. With a long weekend, the second group works. Beyond about 400 km, plan three days or more, or add a train or a flight.

Up to about 250 km: a weekend drive

These fit a Saturday-to-Sunday trip. Leave early and plan one night.

Up to about 250 km: a weekend drive: distance, drive time and best months from Bengaluru
Route	State	Distance	Drive time	Best months
Bangalore to Mysore	Karnataka	about 145 to 150 km	3 to 3.5 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Yercaud	Tamil Nadu	about 210 to 220 km	4.5 to 5 hours by road	October to June
Bangalore to Kabini	Karnataka	about 215 to 225 km	5 to 5.5 hours by road	November to May
Bangalore to Bandipur	Karnataka	about 215 to 220 km	4.5 to 5 hours by road	October to May
Bangalore to Sakleshpur	Karnataka	about 220 to 225 km	4.5 to 5 hours by road	October to February
Bangalore to Chikkamagaluru	Karnataka	about 245 to 250 km	5 to 6 hours by road	September to March

About 250 to 400 km: a long weekend

Three days lets you drive in comfort and spend two full days at the place.

About 250 to 400 km: a long weekend: distance, drive time and best months from Bengaluru
Route	State	Distance	Drive time	Best months
Bangalore to Coorg	Karnataka	about 250 km	5.5 to 6.5 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh	about 250 km	4.5 to 6 hours by road	September to February
Bangalore to Ooty	Tamil Nadu	about 270 km	6.5 to 8 hours by road	March to June and September to November
Bangalore to Wayanad	Kerala	about 270 to 280 km	6 to 7 hours by road	October to May
Bangalore to Pondicherry	Puducherry	about 310 to 320 km	6 to 7 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Hampi	Karnataka	about 340 km	6 to 7 hours by road	October to February
Bangalore to Chennai	Tamil Nadu	about 345 km	6 to 7 hours by road; about 1 hour by air	November to February
Bangalore to Mahabalipuram	Tamil Nadu	about 350 km (via Chennai)	7 to 8 hours by road	November to February
Bangalore to Mangaluru	Karnataka	about 350 km	6 to 7 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Jog Falls	Karnataka	about 380 to 420 km	7 to 8.5 hours by road	August to December
Bangalore to Thanjavur	Tamil Nadu	about 390 km	7 to 8 hours by road	October to March

About 400 to 600 km: three days or more

Long road days. Many travellers break the drive or take a train, and plan at least three days.

About 400 to 600 km: three days or more: distance, drive time and best months from Bengaluru
Route	State	Distance	Drive time	Best months
Bangalore to Udupi	Karnataka	about 405 km	7.5 to 8.5 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Madurai	Tamil Nadu	about 435 km	7 to 9 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Kerala	Kerala	about 450 to 750 km, depending on the area	8 to 14 hours by road, or a short flight to Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram	September to March
Bangalore to Badami	Karnataka	about 450 to 510 km	8 to 10 hours by road	October to February
Bangalore to Kodaikanal	Tamil Nadu	about 460 to 470 km	8 to 9 hours by road	March to June and September to November
Bangalore to Munnar	Kerala	about 475 to 520 km	9 to 11 hours by road	September to March
Bangalore to Gokarna	Karnataka	about 490 km	8 to 10 hours by road	October to March
Bangalore to Thekkady	Kerala	about 510 km	9 to 11 hours by road	September to March
Bangalore to Kochi	Kerala	about 550 km	10 to 11 hours by road; about 1 hour by air	October to March
Bangalore to Rameswaram	Tamil Nadu	about 550 to 610 km	10.5 to 13 hours by road	October to April
Bangalore to Hyderabad	Telangana	about 570 km	9 to 10 hours by road; about 1 hour 15 minutes by air	October to February
Bangalore to Alleppey	Kerala	about 590 km	10 to 12 hours by road	November to February

More than 600 km: plan a longer trip

The far south and Kerala backwaters. Most people add a flight or an overnight train, or split the drive.

More than 600 km: plan a longer trip: distance, drive time and best months from Bengaluru
Route	State	Distance	Drive time	Best months
Bangalore to Kanyakumari	Tamil Nadu	about 665 km	11 to 14 hours by road	October to March

Getting the best out of a long drive

Leave early, plan a break about every two hours and avoid night driving on forest and ghat roads, where some stretches restrict night travel. For the longest routes, many travellers take an overnight train or bus one way and drive the other, or fly to the nearest airport and hire a car. We plan the transport and the timing around your group and confirm the details before anything is booked.

Choosing by season? See places to visit near Bangalore by month. Not sure where to start? Read how to pick the best holidays near me, compare holiday packages near me, or see our holiday packages from Bangalore grouped by trip length.