There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Melukote by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mysore, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
- Take the taxi from Mysore (MYQ) to Melukotetaxi
3h 58m₹7,430–20,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Pandavapuratrain 16021
9h 5m₹1,133–3,240Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Srirangapattanabus Chennai - Srirangapattana
9h 18m₹1,475–2,565Drive 460 km
- Drive from Chennai to Melukotecar 460 km
6h 16m₹5,222–7,543Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Melukotetaxi 460 km
6h 16m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mandyabus
6h 14m₹5,580–7,688Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Saravanamoatti to Mysurubus
- Take the taxi from Mysuru to Melukotetaxi
8h 59m₹7,000–14,818Train via Bengaluru
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Pandavapuratrain 16021 / ...
9h 5m₹1,239–4,112Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hebbala Traffic Police Station to Mandyabus
12h 16m₹2,071–3,469
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Melukote is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Melukote is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Melukote. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Srirangapattana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Melukote. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Pandavapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Melukote is 458 km. The road distance is 460 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melukote without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chennai to Melukote, including transfers.
Chennai to Melukote bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Melukote train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melukote is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Melukote, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Pandavapura once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 39m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Srirangapattana once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Pandavapura
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Pandavapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Srirangapattana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–13,000
Mysore Cabs
- Phone
- +91 99 72 39 51 89
- Website
- mysorecabs.com
Mysore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 99 45 35 37 72
- Website
- mysoretaxiservices.com
Safe Wheels Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 14 00 11 00
- Website
- safewheelsindia.com
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
Mysore Cabs
- Phone
- +91 99 72 39 51 89
- Website
- mysorecabs.com
Mysore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 99 45 35 37 72
- Website
- mysoretaxiservices.com
Safe Wheels Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 14 00 11 00
- Website
- safewheelsindia.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Melukote bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Srirangapattana station.
Chennai to Melukote train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pandavapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Melukote is 460 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Chennai to Melukote.










