Mysuru has a well-earned reputation as one of India’s most liveable cities — clean, orderly, culturally rich, and manageable in a way that larger metros can only aspire to. The City Bus Station — universally called the CBS — reflects this character. Located in the Lashkar Mohalla area on Bangalore-Nilgiri Road, the CBS is Mysuru’s primary KSRTC city bus terminus, operating platforms 1 through 45 and running services from the first buses at 6:05 AM to the last at 10:00 PM across an extensive intra-city and short-distance route network.
The CBS should be distinguished from the Mysuru Sub-Urban Bus Station — both are in the Lashkar Mohalla area, and the two together form a comprehensive KSRTC hub handling both city routes (from CBS) and the long-distance intercity and interstate departures to Bengaluru, Kodagu, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa (from the Sub-Urban station). Together, the two stations have been operational since 1948 in their earliest form, making this one of the oldest continuously operating bus transit hubs in Karnataka.
In September 2025, KSRTC revised fares on key routes ahead of Dasara — Bengaluru-Mysuru non-stop services moved from ₹210 to ₹240, Rajahamsa from ₹310 to ₹350 — reflecting the post-expressway premium that faster services now command. The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway inaugurated in March 2023 has reduced the journey to under two hours, transforming the CBS into a destination that Bengaluru residents can reach for a day trip.
Overview Table
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Mysuru City Bus Station (CBS) / Mysuru Central Bus Station |
| Also Related | Mysuru Sub-Urban Bus Station (adjacent, same zone) |
| Location | Lashkar Mohalla, Bangalore-Nilgiri Road, Mysore, Karnataka — 570001 |
| Opened | 1948 |
| Operated By | KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) |
| Platforms | 1–45 (CBS city routes); Sub-Urban station has 45 platforms separately |
| City Routes | Outer Ring Road, Srirangapatna, T. Narasipura, JP Nagar, Nanjangud, Hebbal |
| Long-Distance Routes (Sub-Urban) | Bengaluru, Kodagu (Madikeri), Hassan, Mandya, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi |
| Nearest Railway Station | Chamarajapuram Railway Station — Approx. 500 m–1 km; Mysuru Junction — Approx. 2.5 km |
| Nearest Metro | Mysuru Metro (proposed/under planning — not operational) |
| Distance from Bengaluru | Approx. 145 km; 2–2.5 hours via Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway |
| Distance from Madikeri | Approx. 120 km, 3–4 hours |
| Distance from Ooty | Approx. 90 km |
| Fare — Bengaluru Non-Stop | ₹240 (revised September 2025) |
| Fare — Rajahamsa | ₹350 (revised September 2025) |
| Operating Hours | 6:05 AM – 10:00 PM (city routes) |
Location
The CBS is in Lashkar Mohalla, an area immediately south of the Mysuru Palace precinct and within the older city’s administrative and residential fabric. Lashkar Mohalla carries a specific historical quality — the term Lashkar refers to the military settlement that historically occupied this zone during the Mysore Kingdom’s administrative era, and the streets around the bus station retain the wider, more planned character of that historical residential organisation.
Directions
From Mysuru Railway Junction, travel southward through the city center approximately 2 to 2.5 kilometres by auto-rickshaw, 10 to 15 minutes. From Bengaluru via the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, enter Mysuru from the northern approach and head toward the city center — total journey approximately 145 kilometres, under 2 hours. From Madikeri, travel northward on the Hassan road approximately 120 kilometres, 3 to 4 hours through the coffee and spice estate landscape of Coorg.
Connectivity
Chamarajapuram Railway Station is the closest rail stop to the CBS — a heritage station on the Mysuru suburban railway. Mysuru Junction handles the main intercity and express train connections. The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway’s operational status since March 2023 has fundamentally improved the bus transit time on this corridor, and the 32 daily KSRTC Bengaluru-bound services from the Sub-Urban station reflect the high demand this improved connectivity has created.
Nearby Areas
Mysuru Palace: One of India’s most visited heritage sites, the Amba Vilas Palace illuminated by nearly 100,000 bulbs during Dasara is less than 1 kilometre from the CBS zone. Devaraja Market: The fragrant, colourful market adjacent to the palace area — selling jasmine, incense, spices, and silk — is within walking distance of the bus station. Chamundi Hill: The hill temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari overlooking the city is accessible by KSRTC bus from the CBS — one of those route connections that makes this station a gateway to Mysuru’s most visited religious sites.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is City Bus Station CBS in Mysuru?
Lashkar Mohalla, Bangalore-Nilgiri Road, Mysore — approximately 2.5 km from Mysuru Junction Railway Station.
Q2. What is the difference between CBS and Sub-Urban Bus Station in Mysuru?
CBS handles city routes; the Sub-Urban Bus Station (adjacent) handles long-distance intercity and interstate KSRTC services. Both are in the Lashkar Mohalla zone.
Q3. How much is the bus fare from Mysuru to Bengaluru?
Non-stop services ₹240; Rajahamsa ₹350, revised in September 2025 ahead of Dasara.
Q4. How far is Mysuru CBS from Bengaluru?
About 145 km — under 2 hours via the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway inaugurated in March 2023.
Q5. What operating hours does Mysuru CBS run?
City routes operate from 6:05 AM to approximately 10:00 PM. The Sub-Urban Bus Station functions 24 hours for long-distance departures.