Cities Near Bengaluru
Cities near Bengaluru, India: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mysore, Hosūr, Kolār. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
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
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.