Key hubs
Krishnagiri airport and railway station
- Airport
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), about 90 km by road; Salem airport is about 110 km
- Railway station
- No main-line station in the town centre; Jolarpettai Junction (JTJ) is about 60 km away, and Dharmapuri and Rayakottai stations are also nearby
- Getting around
- A hired car with driver is easiest for the fort, dam and day trips; autos and buses cover the town. The NH 44 corridor links Bengaluru, Hosur and Salem.
How to reach Krishnagiri by air
The nearest major airport is Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), about 90 km away, or roughly two hours by road depending on traffic. Salem Airport is about 110 km away with limited services.
How to reach Krishnagiri by train
Krishnagiri has no main-line station in the town centre. Jolarpettai Junction (JTJ) is about 60 km away, and the stations at Dharmapuri, Rayakottai and Hosur are also used. Check which stations your train serves.
How to reach Krishnagiri by road
Krishnagiri lies on the Bengaluru–Salem national highway corridor, about 90 km from Bengaluru and 250 km from Chennai. State and private buses link it with Hosur, Dharmapuri, Salem and Bengaluru.
Getting around Krishnagiri
Autos and buses serve the town. For the fort, dam and day trips to Rayakottai or Hosur, a hired car with driver is the practical choice.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Krishnagiri
- Choose a hotel with a lift or ground-floor room and easy car access; options vary widely.
- Carry your own water and snacks; there are no stalls on the hills.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.