Home › Routes › Karur to Bangalore

Karur to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

300 kmDistance
6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹10,539
Ertiga₹13,374
Innova₹13,941
Innova Crysta₹17,226
Tempo Traveller (12)₹23,580

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹330
AC Seater₹540
Non-AC Sleeper₹480
AC Sleeper₹690
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹890
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹210
Economy₹330
Third AC₹450
Second AC₹630
First AC₹870
View route plan

Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Karur to Bangalore

300 km · ~6h 20m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Hogenakkal

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Karur to Bangalore

300 km · ~6h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Karur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Karur → Bangalore

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~300 km

    ~6h 40m|Tentative fare ₹330–₹890

    Usual tea / meal halts: Hogenakkal (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Karur to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Karur for Karur, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
04:45 AMKarur
6h 43m51 stops
11:28 AMKrishnarajapuram
NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
02:25 PMKarur
7h 20m51 stops
09:45 PMKrishnarajapuram
VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
07:10 PMKarur
7h 48m51 stops
02:58 AM+1dKrishnarajapuram
Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
10:10 PMKarur
6h 55m35 stops
05:05 AM+1dBangalore Cant
Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
10:35 PMKarur
7h 3m35 stops
05:38 AM+1dBangalore Cant

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.

Karur to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karur to Bangalore is about 300 km by road, roughly 6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Salem.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 300 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹330 · AC Seater ₹540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹480 · AC Sleeper ₹690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹890
  • Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹330 · Third AC ₹450 · Second AC ₹630 · First AC ₹870

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Bangalore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

View Bangalore Guide

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Karur to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hogenakkal175 km from Karur

    Tamil Nadu

Hotels in Bangalore

Treebo hotels in Bangalore. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.

Treebo Akshaya Lalbagh Inn

Bangalore

Itsy Hotels Worldtree Itpl

Bangalore

Treebo Greenwood Premier Suites, Old Airport Road

Bangalore

Treebo Edha Suites Koramangala

Bangalore

Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

See all places in Bangalore →

Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Karur to Bangalore (about 6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Karur
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bangalore trip and see the full Karur → Bangalore → next stop route.

Bangalore → Tumakuru

About 85 km by road

Bangalore → Hogenakkal

About 125 km by road

Bangalore → BR Hills

About 155 km by road

Bangalore → Yelagiri

About 160 km by road

Plan My Trip: Karur to Bangalore

Pick how you want to travel and we'll send a complete plan with transport, hotel and sightseeing — on WhatsApp and a call back.

Other Routes