There are 4 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kolār by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital to KR Pura Extensionbus Kbs-12Hk / ...
- Take the bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypassbus
2h 43m₹159–236Train
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kolartrain 16549
3h 23m₹160–1,300Drive 65.8 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kolārcar 65.8 km
57 min₹737–1,065Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kolārtaxi 65.8 km
57 min₹1,600–2,000
Bengaluru to Kolār by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kolār is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹240 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kolār is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kolār. However, there are services departing from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and arriving at Kolar Bypass via K.R.Puram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Kolar. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kolār is 68 km. The road distance is 65.8 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kolār without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹150 - ₹240.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Bengaluru to Kolār, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kolār bus services, operated by BMTC, depart from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital station.
Bengaluru to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kolār is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹150 - ₹240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kolār, India?
You can take a bus from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital to Kolar Bypass via KR Pura Extension and K.R.Puram in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kolar 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kolar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital to KR Pura Extension
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹19–27
- Website
- BMTC
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–210
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kolār bus services, operated by BMTC, arrive at KR Pura Extension station.
Bengaluru to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kolar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kolār is 66 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Bengaluru to Kolār.
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