Mysore Junction Railway Station is one of the main stations in
Karnataka. It is a major railhead of
South Western Railways. It is located just off Irwin Road, close to the city center.
Mysore is linked to
Bangalore by a broad gauge line. Meter gauge services are available to the rail routes connecting Mysore with Chamarajanagar (south) and to
Arasikere (north-west). Regular train services that connect Mysore with Bangalore,
Chennai and
Thanjavur are available. Some of the main train connections include Mysore Express, Bangalore Express,
Shatabdi Express,
Tippu Express and
Chamundi Express. To help the travelers, a tourist information center is provided by the railway department. Computerized reservation facility is provided. The station has won awards for its chivalrous service. The major railhead towards the north-east of Mysore is at
Mandya, 37 km.
Quality Inn Southern Star (a 4 star hotel) and Hotel The Viceroy (a 3 star hotel) is very close to the station. The Central Bus Station, run by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), is only a few minutes walk from the station. The airport close to the station is at Bangalore, which is at a distance of 138 km from Mysore.
Station Code: MYS
For enquiry and reservation: Dial 131, +91-821-2422103
For enquiry: Dial 1361 (
IVRS)
