Is there a direct train?

No, you must change at Bengaluru.

How long is the drive?

Approximately 22 hours of driving time.

Yes, KSRTC operates frequent buses from Bengaluru.

What is the best time to visit?

Winter is the best time for sightseeing.

Yes, Mysuru is a very safe and tourist-friendly city.

Mysuru

Train Driving

Chodavaram to Mysuru

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Chodavaram to Mysuru covers approximately 1100 km. You should first reach Visakhapatnam to access the rail network. Direct trains like the Prashanthi Express or connecting trains via Bengaluru are available. By road, the route involves traveling through the coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh and entering the Deccan Plateau via Bengaluru. The drive is long and best broken into two days for comfort.

Total Distance: 1100 km by road, 900 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru, then taxi to Mysuru.

Cheapest Way

Sleeper class train to Bengaluru followed by a bus to Mysuru.

Compare Chodavaram to Mysuru Routes

	Train Connecting via Bengaluru	Driving Direct
Duration	24 hours	22 hours
Avg Price	1000 - 3000 INR	8000 - 12000 INR
Operator	Prashanthi Express	Private Taxi
Route	Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru, then train/bus to Mysuru.	NH 16 to Vijayawada, then NH 44/48 to Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Tip	Book a train to Bengaluru and then take the Vande Bharat to Mysuru.	The highway from Bengaluru to Mysuru is an expressway; drive carefully.

Travel Tips

Booking
Book your train tickets well in advance for the Bengaluru-Mysuru sector.
Food
Try the famous Mysore Pak at local sweet shops.
Transport
Use the KSRTC bus service for comfortable travel between cities.
Weather
Carry a light jacket for the evenings in Mysuru.
Language
Kannada is the local language, but English is widely understood.