🚌 KSRTC Bus Route
Live bus timetable, fares & boarding points
KSRTC operates 20 daily buses on the 245 km Bangalore to Chikmagalur route via NH 75, connecting Karnataka's capital to the coffee capital of India. The route runs through Nelamangala, Kunigal, Hassan, and Belur, with journeys taking 4-6 hours depending on the service. Travellers can choose from Airavat Club Class Volvo AC seaters, EV Power Plus electric buses, budget-friendly Karnataka Sarige, and overnight Rajahamsa Executive and sleeper options. Chikmagalur draws visitors year-round for its coffee plantations, misty hill trails, and Mullayanagiri, Karnataka's highest peak, making this one of the busiest weekend-getaway routes from Bangalore.
Traveling the other way? See the timetable for Chikmagalur to Bangalore
Bus Schedule
| Source | Destination | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | Airavat Club Class | 01:15 PM | 06:45 PM | 5h 30m | ₹676 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | EV Power Plus | 02:31 PM | 08:15 PM | 5h 44m | ₹660 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | Airavat Club Class | 04:00 PM | 09:15 PM | 5h 15m | ₹676 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | EV Power Plus | 05:30 AM | 10:15 AM | 4h 45m | ₹660 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | EV Power Plus | 06:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 5h | ₹710 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | EV Power Plus | 06:32 AM | 11:30 AM | 4h 58m | ₹660 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | Karnataka Sarige | 07:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 5h 30m | ₹343 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | Airavat Club Class | 07:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 4h 30m | ₹735 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | EV Power Plus | 07:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 5h | ₹660 |
| + | Bangalore | Chikmagalur | Airavat Club Class | 08:30 AM | 01:45 PM | 5h 15m | ₹676 |
Fare Details
- Airavat Club Class₹676-735
- EV Power Plus₹660-710
- Karnataka Sarige₹343
- Pallakki (Non AC Sleeper)₹675
- Rajahamsa Executive₹407
- Non AC Sleeper₹601
Boarding Points
- Yeshwantpur Govardhan Theatre 9035211047
- Jalhalli Cross Ph No. 9886022381
- Navarang Park 9008752232
- Nelamangala Kunigal Bypass
- Kempegowda Bs Terminal 2A
- Goraguntepalya Kle Dental College 7760990562
- Parle G Toll
- 8Th Mile Junction
- Arasinakunte Anjaneya Temple
- Padmanabnagar 08042017189
- N.R. Colony Bmtc Bus Stand
- Shankarmutt Chamrajpete
Dropping Points
- Chikkamagaluru Bus Stand
Travel Tips
- For a comfortable daytime trip, book the Airavat Club Class Volvo services (₹676-735) which run on the NH 75 highway with the fastest 4h 30m-5h 15m journey times.
- The EV Power Plus electric buses (₹660-710) are a good eco-friendly daytime option departing frequently between early morning and late evening.
- Weekend and holiday buses fill up fast since Chikmagalur is a top hill-station getaway from Bangalore - book Karnataka Sarige or Rajahamsa Executive tickets a few days in advance for better seat choice.
- Carry a light jacket even in summer - Chikmagalur's hill altitude keeps mornings and evenings noticeably cooler than Bangalore.
Best time to travel: October to March is the best time to travel this route, with pleasant weather for exploring Chikmagalur's coffee estates and trekking trails; monsoon months (June-September) bring heavy rain and lush greenery but slower ghat-road travel.