Mysore to Kabini Cab
80 km · 2 hrs · Fixed price · Verified drivers
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Distance
2 hrs
Drive Time
Hunsur
Best Via
City → Jungle
Route Type
Mysore to Kabini by Cab — Why It Works
Mysore to Kabini is the shortest gateway into Nagarhole's wildlife. In just two hours you leave Mysore's palace-town bustle for dry deciduous forest, and by the time you cross Hunsur you are in elephant country. This is the standard transfer for travellers who want a palace-and-jungle combo: Mysore in the morning, Kabini by lunch, evening boat safari.
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En-Route Stops
Hunsur
Market town — last ATM and fuel before the reserve
Nagarhole Gate
Reserve boundary — wildlife sightings increase from here
Kabini Backwaters
Reservoir edge where the lodges are set
Driving Tips
- Leave Mysore after breakfast at 9 am — you will reach Kabini by 11 am, in time for lunch and the evening safari.
- If you did not visit Mysore Palace on the way from Bangalore, do it before this transfer — it is only 10 km off route.
- Buy any essentials at Hunsur — the lodges are isolated and convenience stores are limited.
- Confirm which lodge entrance you need — some are accessed from the Karapura side, others from the Hunsur side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kabini from Mysore?
80 km — about 2 hours by cab via Hunsur. It is one of the easiest wildlife transfers in South India.
Can I visit Mysore Palace and reach Kabini the same day?
Yes — the palace opens at 10 am; budget 1.5 hours there, then 2 hours to Kabini. You can still make the evening safari if it starts after 3:30 pm.
Mysore → Kabini or Mysore → Bandipur?
They are equidistant (~80 km). Kabini is known for boat safaris and leopards; Bandipur for jeep safaris and tiger sightings. Many itineraries do Mysore → Kabini → Bandipur → Bangalore.