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The 13 Best Day Trips from Mysuru

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Mysuru, India, led by Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kozhikode. The closest is Mandya, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Mysuru at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bengaluru128 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Coimbatore148 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Kozhikode150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ooty99 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Hosūr138 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Hassan98 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Mandya38 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Chikmagalūr148 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Tellicherry139 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Manjeri143 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Closepet84 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Doddaballapura148 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Velampālaiyam148 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Mysuru

  1. 1

    Bengaluru, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Mysuru4 hr round trip

    Known for Bangalore World Trade Center.

    Also nearby: Tumkūr, Yelahanka.

  2. 2

    Coimbatore, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Mysuru4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Coimbatore Zoo.

  3. 3

    Kozhikode, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Mysuru4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ooty, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Mysuru3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Hosūr, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km east of Mysuru4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Hassan, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Mysuru3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Mandya, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-east of Mysuru1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chikmagalūr, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-west of Mysuru4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tellicherry, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Mysuru4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Manjeri, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Mysuru4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Closepet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Mysuru2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Doddaballapura, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Mysuru4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Velampālaiyam, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Mysuru4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mysuru to Bengaluru

A realistic pace for Bengaluru, 128 km from Mysuru. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Mysuru
  2. 09:30Arrive in Bengaluru (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Bangalore World Trade Center
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bengaluru
  6. 15:30Head back to Mysuru
  7. 17:30Home in Mysuru

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mysuru?
The best day trips from Mysuru are Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Ooty, Hosūr. The closest is Mandya, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mysuru?
Mandya is the closest, 38 km north-east of Mysuru, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mysuru?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Mysuru: Mandya (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Mysuru for a day out?
Bengaluru is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km north-east of Mysuru and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mysuru?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kozhikode at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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