KSRTC Dasara Special Bus 2026: Mysore Bus Timings, Booking & Tour Packages
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For Mysuru Dasara and the school holidays, KSRTC is running more than 3,000 extra buses from Bengaluru to destinations across Karnataka and neighbouring states. Special buses leave Bengaluru from 16 to 20 October 2026, and return specials run on 20 and 21 October.
Where the special buses leave from in Bengaluru
- Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
- Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station
- BMTC Bus Station, Shantinagar
- Advance-reservation pick-up points: Vijayanagar TTMC, Yeshwantpur TTMC, Basaveshwaranagar, Domlur and Banashankari TTMC
700 buses for Mysuru
300 extra buses run from Mysuru Road Bus Station in Bengaluru to Mysuru. Another 400 buses connect Mysuru with Chamundi Hill, KRS / Brindavan Gardens, Srirangapatna, Nanjangud, Madikeri, Mandya, Malavalli, H.D. Kote, Chamarajanagar, Hunsur, K.R. Nagar and Gundlupet. A direct Flybus also runs from Kempegowda International Airport to Mysuru.
Bengaluru to Mysore bus timings
On a normal day KSRTC runs 45 reservable buses from Bengaluru to Mysuru: Airavat Club Class, EV Power Plus, Rajahamsa and sleeper services. The first leaves at 1:30 AM and the last at 11:20 PM. Fares are ₹285 to ₹612 and the 145 km trip takes 2 to 4 hours. Main boarding points are Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station, Shantinagar, Nayandahalli Metro and Kengeri TTMC.
Ordinary and express buses, which do not need a reservation, also leave from Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station throughout the day. The Dasara special buses run on top of this regular schedule. See the full departure list on our Bengaluru to Mysuru timetable page below.
Other destinations with special buses
Within Karnataka: Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura, Puttur, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subrahmanya, Sringeri, Horanadu, Shivamogga, Madikeri, Davanagere, Gokarna, Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Karwar, Ballari, Hosapete, Kalaburagi and Raichur.
Other states: Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Nellore, Chennai, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Kumbakonam, Coimbatore, Madurai, Panaji, Mantralayam, Pune, Ernakulam and Palakkad.
One-day Dasara tour packages from Mysuru (15–26 Oct)
| Package | Places covered | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giridarshini | Bandipur, Gopalaswamy Betta, Biligiri Ranganatha Betta, Nanjangud, Chamundi Hill | ₹400 | ₹250 |
| Jaladarshini | Golden Temple (Bylakuppe), Dubare, Nisargadhama, Raja’s Seat, Harangi, KRS | ₹450 | ₹300 |
| Devadarshini | Nanjangud, Bluff, Muduku Thore, Talakadu, Somanathapura, Srirangapatna | ₹300 | ₹200 |
Tour packages from Madikeri (11–26 Oct)
| Package | Places covered | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaveri Darshana | Omkareshwara, Igguthappa, Bhagamandala, Talakaveri, Abbey Falls, Raja’s Seat | ₹400 | ₹300 |
| Kodagina Sobagu | Omkareshwara, Harangi elephant camp, Golden Temple, Nisargadhama, coffee estate, Abbey Falls, Raja’s Seat | ₹400 | ₹300 |
Booking tips
- Book on ksrtc.karnataka.gov.in or the KSRTC app. Advance reservation is open for special buses.
- KSRTC gives its usual discount when four or more passengers book together, or when you book onward and return tickets together.
- Weekend and Ayudha Puja / Vijayadashami departures fill fast. Book early or travel on a weekday.
- Women with a Karnataka address travel free on eligible non-premium buses under the Shakti scheme. Carry Aadhaar.
Sources
Kempubus is an independent portal and is not affiliated with KSRTC. This update is based on the published reports listed above. Confirm timings and fares on the official KSRTC website before you travel.