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South Western Railway has added unreserved specials between Bengaluru, Mysuru and Ashokapuram for Dasara crowds from October 16 to 21. A daytime MEMU links KSR Bengaluru and Ashokapuram on October 19, 20 and 21. Late-evening and post‑midnight options help weekend riders and illumination watchers. Eight-coach sets add cheap, frequent capacity on the corridor. Details below.
Train 06287 leaves KSR Bengaluru at 21:15 from October 16 to 21, reaching Mysuru at 00:20. Return 06288 departs Mysuru at 00:30 from October 17 to 22, arriving KSR Bengaluru at 03:30. Daytime 06285/06286 runs KSR Bengaluru–Ashokapuram–KSR Bengaluru at 12:15 and 16:10 on October 19–21. Halts include Kengeri, Ramanagaram, Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya and Pandavapura.
Bengaluru–Mysuru/Ashokapuram unreserved specials: timings and halts
Early‑morning option: 06298 leaves KSR Bengaluru at 03:15 daily from October 17 to 22, reaching Mysuru at 06:30. Night owl option: 06297 departs Mysuru at 23:15 from October 16 to 21, reaching Bengaluru at 02:50. Together, these pairs frame an easy return after Palace illumination, which runs 7 pm to 10 pm.
Live status and unreserved ticket tips for Dasara trains
Track live running on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app. For voice updates, IVR menus and destination alerts, dial Indian Railways’ 139 helpline. For unreserved tickets, try the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) app with location on, or use station counters. Scan station QR codes where enabled for quicker issuance.
Last‑mile to Mysuru Palace and best boarding points
Mysuru Junction is about two kilometres from the Palace; autos and city buses are frequent. Ashokapuram lies roughly three to four kilometres away, with buses and autos towards JLB Road and the Palace. Festival shuttles run from parking hubs to venues each evening. If trains feel packed, board at Kengeri or Bidadi for better odds.
Alternatives near Mysuru: Srirangapatna–Ranganathittu–Shravanabelagola
If Mysuru is packed, pivot to short circuits. Srirangapatna and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary sit along the same corridor, reachable from Pandavapura or Srirangapatna halts. Boating resumes subject to river conditions. Farther out, Shravanabelagola has regular rail links via the Hassan line, with simple day‑trip logistics from Bengaluru.