How to Reach From Bangalore to Sakleshpur

In the southern Indian state of Karnataka, Sakleshpur is a magnificent hill town. It is bordered by flat terrain covered in coffee, tea, and spice gardens and is located in the middle of the Western Ghats. A star-shaped fort from the 18th century called Manjarabad is one of the numerous sites you may see on the one-day journey from Bangalore to Sakleshpur. This tiny hilltop hamlet is well known for it. In addition, Sakleshpur, with its wildlife sanctuary, waterfalls, and mountains, is a biodiversity hotspot that showcases the abundant existence of flora and fauna. Sakleshpur boasts a number of temples and historical landmarks in addition to the naturally impressive landscapes, making for a pleasant visit. Some of these locations include Bisle View Spot 2 and Shettihalli Church, which will provide you with an understanding of the history and culture of the town, during your one-day trip from Bangalore to Sakleshpur.

Around 222 kilometres separate Sakleshpur from Bangalore. The town is well connected to Bangalore by roads and trains and is situated in the southwestern region of Karnataka. However, a 4-hour drive by automobile is the most efficient way to get from Bangalore to Sakleshpur. Bangalore is 32 kilometres from Nelamangala, 43 kilometres from Tumkur, 74 kilometres from Tiptur, 41 kilometres from Banavara, 30 kilometres from Halebeedu, and 39 kilometres from Sakleshpur. On the route to Chikmagalur, there are numerous gas stations, multi-cuisine eateries, ATMs from institutions like Indian Bank, SBI, and Canara Bank, and an Indo-American Hospital.

The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Sakleshpur is to take a night train which costs ₹160 - ₹900 and takes 3h 40m but the quickest way to get from Bengaluru to Sakleshpur is to taxi which costs ₹6,000 - ₹7,500 and takes 3h 10m.

You can travel from Bangalore to Sakleshpur either by road or by train. Here is the detailed information on the different transportation you can use.

Bangalore to Sakleshpur By Road

By Car-

Take a taxi, which will take you about 4 hours, from Bangalore to Sakleshpur. Depending on the type of vehicle, the approximate cost of a cab ranges from INR 15 to INR 45 per kilometre. ideal for seniors and families.

By Bus-

Take a direct bus, which takes about 5 hours, from Bangalore to Sakleshpur. About 2 kilometres from the city centre, Sakleshpur bus station is reachable by bus, cab, or auto-rickshaw. ideal for young people, backpackers, and independent travellers. There are 10 direct buses from Bangalore to Sakleshpur. These buses are Subramanya Tours And Travels, Kukkeshree Travels, Canara Travels, Green Line Travels And Holidays, Nagashree Travels, Cauvery Travels, etc. The minimum time taken by a bus from Bangalore is 4h 55m.

Road Condition 

220 kilometres from Bangalore to Sakleshpur may be travelled in comfort in 3 1/2 hours by a nice sedan. The recent rains haven't had a big impact on the roadways yet. The roads are absolutely fine. If you are not aware, almost halfway through is a 4-lane express toll way till Channarayapatna. And then the continuation also is in good condition.

From Bangalore to Mangalore, this road is a National Highway road. From Bangalore, which is 180 km away, you may comfortably drive to Hassan in 2 hours and 30 minutes. According to the volume of traffic on a particular day at a given hour, it would take you 60 to 80 minutes to go from Hassan to Sakleshpur (45 kilometres). You can go from Bangalore to Sakleshpur for about 4.5 hours overall.

Bangalore to Sakleshpur By Train

Direct trains are available from Bangalore to Sakleshpur. This journey takes around 5 hours. The Sakleshpur city centre is around 5 km from Sakleshpur railway station and can be reached by auto-rickshaw, rickshaw or bus. Ideal for families, seniors and groups. There is a direct train departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Sakleshpur. Services depart once daily and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m. Some of the other trains that operate between Bangalore and Sakleshpur include KARWAR EXP, YPR MAQ EXP. The first train on this route is GOMATESHWARA2 EXP which leaves Bangalore at 07:10 am, and the last train from Bangalore to Sakleshpur is KARWAR EXP which leaves Bangalore at 20:30 pm.