Davanagere to BR Hills
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Davanagere, Karnataka to BR Hills, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 398 km
Approx Duration: 8.8 hrs
Route overview
Davanagere to BR Hills is about 398 km by road, roughly 8.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Davanagere to BR Hills
About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Davanagere. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Huliyar. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Mandya. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 98 km (about 1h 58m of driving) — Arrive in BR Hills
By bus: Davanagere to BR Hills
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Davanagere. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Davanagere. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Davanagere → BR Hills. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~398 km Takes about 8h 51m. Tentative fare ₹440–₹1,160. Usual tea/meal halts: Tiptur (~170 km).
- Arrive in BR Hills
By train: Davanagere to BR Hills
The nearest railway stations are Davangere for Davanagere and Chamarajanagar for BR Hills. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 10h 55m in total: Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express (12782) 10:15 PM Chalgeri to 05:05 AM Mysore Jn, then Mysore Chamrajnagar Passenger (56204) 07:20 AM Mysore Jn to 09:10 AM Chamarajanagar — change at Mysore Jn (about 2h 15m wait)
- With one change, 13h 28m in total: Dharwad Mysore Express (17302) 11:22 PM Chalgeri to 07:00 AM Mysore Jn, then TIRUPATI - CHAMARAJANAGAR Fast Passenger (56214) 11:10 AM Mysore Jn to 12:50 PM Chamarajanagar — change at Mysore Jn (about 4h 10m wait)
- With one change, 14h 35m in total: Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express (12782) 10:15 PM Chalgeri to 05:05 AM Mysore Jn, then TIRUPATI - CHAMARAJANAGAR Fast Passenger (56214) 11:10 AM Mysore Jn to 12:50 PM Chamarajanagar — change at Mysore Jn (about 6h 5m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 398 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,480 · Sedan ₹5,270 · SUV ₹6,920 · Innova / MUV ₹7,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,060
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹440 · AC Seater ₹720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹640 · AC Sleeper ₹920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,160
- Train: Sleeper ₹270 · Economy ₹430 · Third AC ₹590 · Second AC ₹830 · First AC ₹1,140
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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