A Kannur to Mysore cab covers about 210 km in 5–5.5 hours, climbing the Makkuttam Ghat into Coorg and then descending to the Mysore plains via Virajpet, Gonikoppal and Hunsur. It is the most direct road link between north Kerala and Mysore, and passes through some of Karnataka's finest coffee country. Pickups are available from Kannur town, the railway station and Kannur International Airport.
| Vehicle | Seats | One way (210 km) | Round trip (420 km, 1 day) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire or Similar Compact Sedan | 4 People | ₹3,550 ₹15/km | ₹5,440 | Book |
| Toyota Etios Premium Sedan | 4 People | ₹3,760 ₹16/km | ₹5,860 | Book |
| Maruti Ertiga or Similar Compact SUV | 6 People | ₹4,700 ₹20/km | ₹7,120 | Book |
| Toyota Innova Premium SUV | 7 People | ₹5,120 ₹22/km | ₹7,540 | Book |
| Toyota Innova Crysta Luxury SUV | 7 People | ₹5,750 ₹25/km | ₹8,380 | Book |
One-way fares include fuel and driver allowance (minimum 130 km). Round-trip fares are for the same car returning to Kannur, billed at the round-trip rate with a daily minimum. Tolls, parking and interstate permits are extra where they apply. Tempo Travellers, Urbania and mini buses are available for round trips.
The drive starts inland via Mattannur and Iritty before entering the Makkuttam Ghat through the Brahmagiri forest. On the Karnataka side, the road passes Virajpet and Gonikoppal, then crosses the forest fringe near Titimati, where Nagarhole lies just to the south. After Hunsur the landscape opens into farmland and the highway continues east into Mysore. An alternative via Mananthavady and Bavali crosses the Nagarhole–Kabini forest towards HD Kote, but night traffic restrictions apply through that forest, so the Coorg route is usually preferred.
The Kannur to Mysore drive is beautiful in the rains, but from June to September expect mist, wet hairpins and occasional slips that cost time. Post-monsoon and winter (October to February) offer the clearest skies; summer weekends are busy, so an early start helps.
An SUV is comfortable for the ghat and long run, while a sedan suits couples travelling light. Most small parties travel in a Swift Dzire or Etios. If you are carrying suitcases for a longer holiday, an Innova or Innova Crysta is worth the upgrade, and teams, pilgrim groups and wedding parties can book a Tempo Traveller 12+1, Urbania 16+1 or mini bus.
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A south Coorg town amid coffee estates, near the Nagarhole entry at Nanachi Gate.
Market town on the edge of Nagarhole, the gateway to the Mysore plains.
The illuminated Wodeyar palace, the centrepiece of Mysore.
About 5–5.5 hours for 210 km via Iritty, Virajpet and Hunsur.
Yes, via Mananthavady and Bavali, but night traffic restrictions apply through the forest, so it suits daytime travel only.
Yes. Virajpet and Gonikoppal are on the route; Madikeri is a detour that adds about an hour.
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