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Kolar to Bengaluru

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolar, Karnataka to Bengaluru, Karnataka.

79 kmDistance
1.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹90
AC Seater₹140
Non-AC Sleeper₹130
AC Sleeper₹180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹270
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹110
Third AC₹140
Second AC₹190
First AC₹250
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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: Kolar to Bengaluru

79 km · ~1h 35m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolar

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

  2. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

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: Kolar to Bengaluru

79 km · ~1h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kolar

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

  2. Kolar → Bengaluru

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~79 km

    ~1h 45m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹270

  3. Arrive in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

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

By Train: Kolar to Bengaluru

Nearest railway stations: Bangarapet for Kolar, Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru.

Direct trains

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
02:05 AMTyakal
53m6 stops
02:58 AMKrishnarajapuram
Kaveri Express#16222 · Express
02:32 AMTyakal
47m6 stops
03:19 AMBaiyyappanahali
HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
03:08 AMTyakal
40m6 stops
03:48 AMKrishnarajapuram
TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp#12778 · Superfast
03:12 AMByatrayanhalli
50m5 stops
04:02 AMKrishnarajapuram
CHENNAI - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12292 · Superfast
04:05 AMTyakal
38m6 stops
04:43 AMKrishnarajapuram

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.

Kolar to Bengaluru: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolar to Bengaluru is about 79 km by road, roughly 1.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 79 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹90 · AC Seater ₹140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹130 · AC Sleeper ₹180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹270
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹110 · Third AC ₹140 · Second AC ₹190 · First AC ₹250

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

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Tour Bangalore Palace

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Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

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Suggested Bengaluru Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Bangalore Palace
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Day 2Day 2

  • Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
  • ISKCON Bangalore (Sri Radha Krishna Temple)
  • Manchanabele Dam (optional day trip)

Day 3Day 3

  • Sunrise at Nandi Hills
  • Bannerghatta National Park (safari and zoo)
  • Optional: Ramanagara or Savandurga viewpoint
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