Bangalore to Madikeri
Every way to get there — compared with fares from real planned trips.
Bangalore to Madikeri is about 260 km; the fastest option is by bus (5h) and the cheapest is by bus from ₹499. Best time to start: depart from bengaluru by an overnight bus around 22:00 - 23:00 to arrive in madikeri early morning..
- Distance
- 260 km
- Fastest
- 5h
- by bus
- Cheapest
- from ₹499
- by bus
Train vs bus vs flight
| Mode | From | Fastest | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | ₹499 | 5h | 27 found |
The leg-by-leg plan
The complete journey from a real TravBuddy trip — including the first and last mile.
- 1
Bengaluru (Your location) → Bengaluru (Shanthi Nagar Bus Station)auto
0h 30m · 7 km
Book an auto or cab well in advance if you are departing late at night to avoid last-minute hassles.
- 2
Bengaluru → Madikeribus
6h 30m · 250 km
Choose an overnight AC sleeper or semi-sleeper bus for a comfortable journey. Book tickets online in advance, especially for weekend travel.
- 3
Madikeri (Bus Stand) → Madikeri (Accommodation Area)cab
0h 30m · 3 km
Shared cabs are often available near the bus stand for various parts of Madikeri and can be a cost-effective option.
Bus options
| Service | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Ashwini Tours And Travels | 22:30 | 05:00 | 6h 30m | ₹499 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Poornima Tours | 22:45 | 05:45 | 7h | ₹500 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Sugama Tourist Route No - 22 | 22:30 | 04:30 | 6h | ₹510 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Poornima Tours | 23:00 | 05:00 | 6h | ₹550 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Gowri Shankar Travels | 21:50 | 05:00 | 7h 10m | ₹550 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Poornima Tours | 22:30 | 04:30 | 6h | ₹550 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Poornima Tours | 22:00 | 05:00 | 7h | ₹580 |
| NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)Poornima Tours | 07:00 | 13:00 | 6h | ₹590 |
Bangalore to Madikeri: quick questions
What is the cheapest way to go from Bangalore to Madikeri?+
The cheapest option in our live data is by bus, with fares from ₹499. Fares move with dates and demand, so check while booking.
What is the fastest way from Bangalore to Madikeri?+
The fastest option is by bus, taking about 5h 0m.
How far is Madikeri from Bangalore?+
About 260 km — roughly 7h door to door depending on the mode.
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Build this Bangalore→Madikeri tripFares and timings were fetched from live rail, bus and flight sources on 5 July 2026 and change with date and demand — always confirm while booking.