Outstation route

Bangalore to Virajpet Taxi

Virajpet is the main town of south Kodagu, surrounded by coffee, pepper and cardamom estates. It is about 245 km from Bengaluru, and a taxi with driver spares you the winding hill roads.

The route

The drive from Bangalore to Virajpet

Anyone checking the bangalore to virajpet distance will find that it is shorter than the climb to Madikeri suggests, although the last stretch is slow. The route planner uses NH 275, SH 90 and NH 275K, passing near Mysuru before turning into Kodagu.

Road distance	About 245 km one way
Driving time (route planner)	About 3 h 30 min without traffic delays or stops
Main roads on the route	NH 275, SH 90, NH 275K
Round trip	About 485 km of driving, plus any local sightseeing

Measured from central Bengaluru (Vidhana Soudha) using OpenStreetMap route data. Your exact distance depends on the pickup point and the route the driver takes, and real journey times are usually longer once city traffic, ghat sections and breaks are added.

These are route-planner driving times without traffic or stops. In the monsoon, mist and heavy rain can slow the Coorg roads considerably.

Things to see

What to see near Virajpet

Coffee and spice estates, which cover the hills around the town.
Iruppu Falls, a forest waterfall in the Brahmagiri hills of south Kodagu, popular after the rains.
Nalknad Palace, a historic Kodava royal retreat near Kakkabe.
The Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and Kodava culture, famous for its food, festivals and hospitality.

Virajpet is a quieter base than Madikeri and is closer to the southern edge of the district. Check the current status of waterfalls, parks and palaces locally before setting out.

Plan your trip

Overnight stay or a long day

The distance is short enough for a very early start, but most visitors stay at least one night to enjoy the estates and falls without rushing. You can combine Virajpet with Coorg, or break the journey at Mysuru on the way. Wildlife fans can look at Kabini as a separate trip.

Round trips are billed on actual kilometres with a minimum of 300 km per day, plus the driver allowance. Tolls, parking and any hill-area charges are extra. This trip is within Karnataka, so no interstate permit is needed.

Booking notes

Vehicles for hill roads

Coorg roads are narrow with frequent bends, so a driver used to hills makes a real difference. A sedan suits two or three travellers, an Innova Crysta or Hycross suits a family with bags, and a Tempo Traveller works for a group staying at the same estate. For a one-direction drop, see our one-way taxi page.

Vehicle options

Cabs for your Virajpet trip

Vehicle availability depends on your travel date. Tell us your group size and luggage when booking and we will suggest a suitable option.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Compact sedan suited to airport runs, city trips and small families.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Roomier sedan for longer drives and business travel.

Toyota Innova

MPV for families and groups travelling with luggage.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Premium MPV popular for long outstation drives.

Toyota Innova Hycross

Newer-generation Innova with a refined cabin.

Tempo Traveller

For group tours, pilgrimages and team outings.

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