10 Cities Near Bengaluru + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Bengaluru, India, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Mysore, Hosūr, Kolār.
The closest notable city to Bengaluru, India is Mysore, about 79 mi (128 km) away — roughly 1 hr 51 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MysoreThe maharaja's palace | 79 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| HosūrIndustrial town in the hills | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KolārGold fields and a hill temple | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TumkūrTemples and coconut country | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dod Ballāpur | 23 mi / 36 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Closepet | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chintāmani | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Krishnagiri | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mandya | 56 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hindupur | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Bengaluru
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mysore, Hosūr, Kolār, Tumkūr, Dod Ballāpur. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
What cities are near Bengaluru?
Notable cities near Bengaluru include Mysore, Hosūr, Kolār, Tumkūr, Dod Ballāpur. The closest is Mysore, about 79 miles (128 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
What day trips can I take from Bengaluru?
Good day trips from Bengaluru (roughly under 100 miles) include Mysore, Hosūr, Kolār, Tumkūr — close enough to visit and return in a day.
Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Bengaluru?
The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.
How do I get from Bengaluru to nearby cities?
Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.