What are the top travel tips for Mysore Palace?

Shoes must be deposited outside. Palace illumination is on Sunday evenings only. No photography allowed inside the main building.

Where is Mysore Palace located?

Mysore Palace is in Karnataka, India, at 12.3051° N, 76.6551° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Bengaluru, about 126 km away.

What are the best places to visit near Mysore Palace?

Top attractions near Mysore Palace include Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills (about 4 km away), Wayanad (about 89 km away), Coorg (Madikeri) (about 100 km away) — all easy to combine on a Karnataka trip.

What is the entry fee at Mysore Palace for foreign tourists?

Foreign nationals pay ₹200 to enter Mysore Palace (rates last verified 2025-10). Indian and other ticket tiers are listed in the Entry Fee section above.

How to reach Mysore Palace from Bengaluru?

Mysore Palace is about 158 km from Bengaluru. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹135, 3h 30m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹305, 3h 33m), Train (3AC) (~₹400, 3h 16m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹135) and the fastest is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 7m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Mysore Palace from Chennai?

Mysore Palace is about 502 km from Chennai. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315, 9h 31m), Train (3AC) (~₹830, 8h 47m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,385, 9h 32m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 47m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Mysore Palace from Hyderabad?

Mysore Palace is about 748 km from Hyderabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹445, 13h 48m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,150, 12h 43m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,025, 13h 60m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹445) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 43m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

Mysore Palace Tourism 2026 – Places to Visit, Things to Do, Best Time & Itinerary

About Mysore Palace

Seat of the Wadiyar dynasty since 1399, the present Indo-Saracenic structure was rebuilt in 1912 after fire destroyed the wooden original. The official residence of the former Kingdom of Mysore.

Best Time to Visit

October to February

Includes the spectacular Dasara festival in October when the entire palace is illuminated with nearly 100,000 bulbs.

Entry fees in your currency

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Indian Adult₹100$…
SAARC₹100$…
Foreign National₹200$…
Children (10 – 18)₹50$…
Children below 10Free—
Sound and light show (English / Kannada)₹100 / ₹70$…
Sunday illumination viewingFree—
Camera / phone depositFree—

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Entry Fee · Tickets

How much does it cost to visit Mysore Palace?

Visitor CategoryPrice

Indian Adult
₹100
SAARC
₹100
Foreign National
₹200
Children (10 – 18)
₹50
Children below 10
Free

Additional charges

Sound and light show (English / Kannada)Adult / Child — 7 p.m. on most evenings except Sundays and government holidays
₹100 / ₹70
Sunday illumination viewing100,000 bulbs light the palace from 7 to 7:45 p.m. every Sunday and on public holidays
Free
Camera / phone depositAll photography is banned inside; phones and cameras must be checked in
Free

Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. all days
Shoes must be deposited outside (free) — temple-style entry through the main gate
During the 10-day Mysuru Dasara (September / October) the palace is illuminated nightly and ticket prices may rise

Prices indicative — verify at the official counter or website before your visit.Updated 2025-10

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Travel Tips

Shoes must be deposited outside
Palace illumination is on Sunday evenings only
No photography allowed inside the main building

How to Reach Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace is located in Karnataka, India at coordinates 12.3051°N, 76.6551°E. You can reach Mysore Palace by air (nearest airport in Karnataka), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.

How to reach Mysore Palace from major cities

Mysore Palace from Bengaluru

~158 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹135 · 3h 30m
State Bus (Deluxe) ₹305 · 3h 33m
Train (3AC) ₹400 · 3h 16m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹2,350 · 3h 7m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹135) · Fastest: Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 7m).

Mysore Palace from Chennai

~502 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹315 · 9h 31m
Train (3AC) ₹830 · 8h 47m
Volvo AC Bus ₹1,385 · 9h 32m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹6,825 · 9h 23m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹315) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (8h 47m).

Mysore Palace from Hyderabad

~748 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹445 · 13h 48m
Train (3AC) ₹1,150 · 12h 43m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,025 · 13h 60m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹10,020 · 13h 51m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹445) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (12h 43m).

Mysore Palace from Pune

~942 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹545 · 17h 11m
Train (3AC) ₹1,400 · 15h 49m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,530 · 17h 31m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹12,540 · 17h 22m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹545) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (15h 49m).

Mysore Palace from Mumbai

~1068 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹1,565 · 17h 50m
Train (2AC) ₹2,270 · 17h 50m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,855 · 19h 49m
Flight (Economy) ₹6,045 · 4h 3m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,565) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 3m).

Mysore Palace from Ahmedabad

~1584 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹2,235 · 26h 6m
Train (2AC) ₹3,235 · 26h 6m
Volvo AC Bus ₹4,200 · 29h 12m
Flight (Economy) ₹7,905 · 4h 48m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,235) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 48m).

Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.

Planning Your Visit to Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace lies in Karnataka, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited heritage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Bengaluru, roughly 126 km away — most travellers route through Bengaluru by air or rail before continuing on to Mysore Palace. Time your trip for October to February for the most comfortable weather.

Travelling from within India, Bengaluru connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Mysore Palace slots easily into a wider Karnataka itinerary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Mysore Palace?: The best time to visit Mysore Palace is October to February. Includes the spectacular Dasara festival in October when the entire palace is illuminated with nearly 100,000 bulbs.
What are the top travel tips for Mysore Palace?: Shoes must be deposited outside. Palace illumination is on Sunday evenings only. No photography allowed inside the main building.
Where is Mysore Palace located?: Mysore Palace is in Karnataka, India, at 12.3051° N, 76.6551° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Bengaluru, about 126 km away.
What are the best places to visit near Mysore Palace?: Top attractions near Mysore Palace include Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills (about 4 km away), Wayanad (about 89 km away), Coorg (Madikeri) (about 100 km away) — all easy to combine on a Karnataka trip.
What is the entry fee at Mysore Palace for foreign tourists?: Foreign nationals pay ₹200 to enter Mysore Palace (rates last verified 2025-10). Indian and other ticket tiers are listed in the Entry Fee section above.
How to reach Mysore Palace from Bengaluru?: Mysore Palace is about 158 km from Bengaluru. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹135, 3h 30m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹305, 3h 33m), Train (3AC) (~₹400, 3h 16m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹135) and the fastest is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 7m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Mysore Palace from Chennai?: Mysore Palace is about 502 km from Chennai. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315, 9h 31m), Train (3AC) (~₹830, 8h 47m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,385, 9h 32m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 47m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Mysore Palace from Hyderabad?: Mysore Palace is about 748 km from Hyderabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹445, 13h 48m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,150, 12h 43m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,025, 13h 60m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹445) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 43m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.