17 Best Weekend Getaways From Bengaluru (2026) — Short Trips & Places to Visit

Looking for the best weekend getaways from Bengaluru? Here are 17 getaways ranked by distance — from Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple (~116 km) to Gokarna (~494 km). Each shows how to reach it from Bengaluru with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage from Bengaluru1

    Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

    ~116 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 2h 22m
  2. Mysore Palace, Karnataka — heritage from Bengaluru2

    Mysore Palace

    ~158 km
    HeritageKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹135Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 7m
  3. Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, Karnataka — pilgrimage from Bengaluru3

    Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills

    ~158 km
    PilgrimageKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹135Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 8m
  4. Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu — hill station from Bengaluru4

    Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

    ~249 km
    Hill StationTamil Nadu·★ 4.5

    Best time: March to June, September to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹180Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 44m
  5. Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage from Bengaluru5

    Tirupati Balaji Temple

    ~257 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.9

    Best time: September to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹185Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 52m
  6. Coorg (Madikeri), Karnataka — hill station from Bengaluru6

    Coorg (Madikeri)

    ~263 km
    Hill StationKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹190Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 57m
  7. Wayanad, Kerala — wild life from Bengaluru7

    Wayanad

    ~267 km
    Wild LifeKerala·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to May

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹190Fastest Train (3AC) · 5h 2m
  8. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu — pilgrimage from Bengaluru8

    Kamakshi Amman Temple

    ~286 km
    PilgrimageTamil Nadu·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹200Fastest Train (3AC) · 5h 20m
  9. French Quarter and Auroville, Puducherry — heritage from Bengaluru9

    French Quarter and Auroville

    ~333 km
    HeritagePuducherry·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹225Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 4m
  10. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu — heritage from Bengaluru10

    Mahabalipuram

    ~355 km
    HeritageTamil Nadu·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹240Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 26m
  11. Hampi Ruins, Karnataka — heritage from Bengaluru11

    Hampi Ruins

    ~362 km
    HeritageKarnataka·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹240Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 33m
  12. Munnar Tea Gardens, Kerala — hill station from Bengaluru12

    Munnar Tea Gardens

    ~407 km
    Hill StationKerala·★ 4.8

    Best time: September to May

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 16m
  13. Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur, Telangana — pilgrimage from Bengaluru13

    Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur

    ~411 km
    PilgrimageTelangana·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 19m
  14. Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu — heritage from Bengaluru14

    Meenakshi Temple

    ~430 km
    HeritageTamil Nadu·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹275Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 38m
  15. Fort Kochi, Kerala — heritage from Bengaluru15

    Fort Kochi

    ~457 km
    HeritageKerala·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹290Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 3m
  16. Srisailam Mallikarjuna, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage from Bengaluru16

    Srisailam Mallikarjuna

    ~464 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹295Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 10m
  17. Gokarna, Karnataka — beach from Bengaluru17

    Gokarna

    ~494 km
    BeachKarnataka·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹310Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 39m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest getaway to Bengaluru?

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh is the closest — about 116 km from Bengaluru, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹110.

How far is Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple from Bengaluru?

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple is roughly 116 km by road from Bengaluru; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (2h 22m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit weekend getaways from Bengaluru?

For most weekend getaways from Bengaluru, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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