Mysore is a cultural city and the seat of the Wodeyar Dynasty from the 1500s. The city is renowned for its iconic and grand palace, the Amba Vilas Maharaja Palace. Mysore city is a popular tourist destination in this part of India. You can easily reach Mysore from Bangalore and Chennai, and better road connectivity has increased its popularity as a weekend getaway.
Best Places to Visit in Mysore
Mysore is known for its iconic palace, but there are also other palaces, temples, a dam, and more. Here are the best places you must visit in Mysore.
Best Time to Visit Mysore
You can visit Mysore at any time of the year, but the summer season is not a suitable time due to extreme heat.
Major Railway Stations
Mysore Junction railway station is the prominent station in the city. The nearest stations to the city are Chamarajapuram and Belagula. The other major stations near Mysore city are,
Mandya (MYA)
Pandavapura (PANP)
Maddur (MAD)
Channapatna (CPT)
How to Reach Mysore?
Mysore has a domestic airport, a large railway station, and easily accessible highways for both buses and cars.
Mysore Domestic Airport operates flights to and from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa and Kochi.
Interstate buses from all neighbouring states are available to Mysore.
The Bangalore Mysore highway has made it easier for a cab to reach the city.
For a more convenient trip here, you can take the Chennai-Mysore Vande Bharat Express.
Best Ways to Reach Pune Railway Station
The easiest way to reach the Pune railway station is to take the Aqua line of the Pune Metro service.
By Bus
Certain bus routes in Pune have a route via Pune railway station.
By Flight
Pune airport is around 9 km from the railway station from where you can either take an auto rickshaw or a cab.
By Cab
Cabs in Pune are a convenient option for getting to the railway station, especially if you have luggage.
Best Ways to Reach Mysore Railway Station
You can take a cab or auto rickshaw to reach the railway station from the city.
By Bus
The Mysore bus stand is close to the railway station, just over a kilometre away.
By Flight
The Mysore airport is around 13 km from the railway station, and the airport cab is the best option to reach here.
By Cab
Rental cabs and taxi services are available in Mysore, and they are comfortable to reach anywhere in the city, including the railway station.
Places to Stay in Mysore
In Mysore, you can find privately operated and KSTDC hotels that provide comfortable accommodations. The most popular hotels near the Mysore railway station are the KSTDC Hotel Maurya, Aishwarya Residency, Livaana, etc. Homestays and guesthouses are also getting popular as a more economical option.
Sharavati Express, Ajmer - Mysore Express, Hazrat Nizamuddin - Mysuru Swarna Jayanti SF Express and the Palace Queen Humsafar Express are the long-distance trains operating from Pune to Mysore. The train journey takes 19 to 24 hrs, depending on the train. You can find more details about these trains on the redRail online portal or the mobile app.
