Bangalore to Chikmagalur Cab
250 km · 5–5.5 hrs · Fixed price · Verified drivers
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Distance
5–5.5 hrs
Drive Time
Hassan–Belur
Best Via
Yes
Coffee Country
Bangalore to Chikmagalur by Cab — Why It Works
Bangalore to Chikmagalur is Karnataka's favourite coffee-country road trip. The route via Nelamangala, Hassan, and Belur leaves the Deccan plateau and climbs into the Baba Budangiri range — the hills where coffee was first planted in India. After Hassan, the drive is a scenic switchback through plantations, with the air gradually smelling of coffee flowers.
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Bangalore · Chikmagalur
3 Days : Chikmaglur Karnataka Cab Tour
from ₹19,488
Mangalore · Belur · Chikmagalur · Mullayanagiri Peak · Seethalayyanagiri Viewpoint · Manikyadhara Falls · Kemmangundi · Hebbe Falls
4-Day Chikmagalur Cab Tour: Mullayanagiri & Kemmangundi
from ₹21,000
Bangalore · Hebbe Falls · Z Point · Chikmagalur · Mullayanagiri · Baba Budangiri · Jhari Falls
3-Day Chikmagalur Cab Tour: Mullayanagiri & Hebbe Falls
from ₹18,682
En-Route Stops
Hassan
Midpoint town — good breakfast stop on NH 75
Belur Chennakeshava Temple
12th-century Hoysala temple, 30 km detour from Hassan
Coffee Estates
Plantation scenery begins 40 km before Chikmagalur
Driving Tips
- Start by 6 am from Bangalore to beat highway traffic and reach Chikmagalur by noon.
- If you skip Belur, the drive is a straight 5 hours; Belur adds 1–1.5 hours but is worth it for heritage lovers.
- Book a resort with estate access — walking the coffee fields is part of the Chikmagalur experience.
- The road is excellent except for occasional plantation diversions — a sedan handles it fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Chikmagalur from Bangalore?
250 km via Hassan — about 5 to 5.5 hours by cab. Early morning starts shave 30–45 minutes off the highway stretch.
Chikmagalur or Coorg from Bangalore?
Chikmagalur is 250 km (5.5 hrs) with higher peaks and fewer crowds. Coorg is 265 km (5–6 hrs) with more luxury resorts and a distinct Kodava culture. With time, do both on a Karnataka hills circuit.
Can I visit Mullayanagiri on the day I arrive from Bangalore?
Yes if you arrive by 1 pm. Mullayanagiri viewpoint is 20 km from Chikmagalur town and takes half a day including the drive and a short walk. Sunset from the peak is excellent.
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