Bangalore to Chikmagalur taxi, with a driver you choose.
Karnataka's coffee country, with the state's highest peak. Good for a weekend away, with temple towns along the way. On TaxiYaar you pick a verified driver by name: see their car, their ratings and reviews from real trips, then call them and pay them directly.
- Distance
- ~240 kmby road from Bengaluru
- Drive time
- 4½–5½ hoursdepending on traffic and stops
- Road
- via Kunigal and Hassan (NH 75)
The road from Bangalore to Chikmagalur
- BengaluruPickup from your door, anywhere in the city.
- KunigalThe first stretch of open highway past Nelamangala.
- ChannarayapatnaTurn off here for Shravanabelagola's Bahubali statue.
- HassanA meal stop. Belur's Chennakeshava temple is a short detour.
- ChikkamagaluruMullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri and the coffee estates.
Before you book
- Plan the hill roadsThe road up to Mullayanagiri is narrow and busy on weekends. Go early.
- Share your exact pinEstate stays are often off the main road. Send the driver the location pin on the call.
- Which carAn SUV if you'll drive up Mullayanagiri or into estates. Otherwise a sedan is fine.
Book a driver, not a cab
No fixed fares and no middleman. Drivers on the route bid for your trip and you pick.
- Post your tripRoute, date, time, passengers and car type. Drivers on your route are notified straight away.
- Drivers bidEach bid has a price, a note, and whether toll and parking are included.
- Pick on trustOpen each driver's profile: ratings in 8 categories, photos of the car, reviews from real trips.
- Call, accept, goTalk to the driver, accept the bid, and start the ride with your OTP. Pay the driver in cash or by UPI.
Bangalore to Chikmagalur taxi: FAQs
How far is Chikmagalur from Bangalore by road?
About 240 km by road (via Kunigal and Hassan (NH 75)). The drive usually takes 4½–5½ hours, depending on traffic and stops.
What is the taxi fare from Bangalore to Chikmagalur?
There's no fixed fare. Post your trip in the TaxiYaar app and drivers on the route send you their price, saying whether toll and parking are included. You compare bids and pick one. You pay the driver directly in cash or by UPI, and TaxiYaar takes no commission or booking fee.
Which car should I book for Bangalore to Chikmagalur?
An SUV if you'll drive up Mullayanagiri or into estates. Otherwise a sedan is fine. You choose the car type when you post your trip.
Can I book a round trip or keep the driver for a few days?
Yes, if the driver agrees. Call them before you accept and agree the return, the waiting and the price. Any extra charges have to be agreed before the trip starts, not during or after.
How do I know the driver is safe?
Every driver's Aadhaar, driving licence and vehicle RC are checked by a person before they go live. You see photos of the actual car and reviews from riders who travelled with them. The trip only starts with your OTP.
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