There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Aihole by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Gadag Jntrain 17314
- Take the train from Gadag Jn to Badamitrain 06545 / ...
14h 7m₹1,076–4,506Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Ilkalbus
15h 59m₹1,422–4,285Drive 657.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Aiholecar 657.1 km
9h 59m₹7,387–10,670Fly to Hubli Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane MAA - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain
9h 45m₹8,173–15,252Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Madiwalabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Madiwala to FlixBus Hungund - Bypassbus
19h 22m₹1,672–4,092Fly to Shivamogga, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurgabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chitradurga - Vijaynagar Bypass to FlixBus Hungund - Bypassbus
11h 14m₹5,503–7,872
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Aihole is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,600 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Aihole is to fly and train which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Aihole. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Amingad via Anand Rao Circle and Ilkal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Aihole. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Badami via Gadag Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Aihole is 745 km. The road distance is 657.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Aihole without a car is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 14h 7m to get from Chennai to Aihole, including transfers.
Chennai to Aihole bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Aihole train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Aihole is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,300 and takes 15h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Aihole, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Aihole via Gadag Jn and Badami in around 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Aihole via Bangalore, Anand Rao Circle, Ilkal, and Amingad in around 15h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–17,000
- Website
- fly91.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–28,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Gadag Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Gadag Jn to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Hubli Jn to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Anand Rao Circle to Ilkal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,400
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–2,400
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Madiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Madiwala to FlixBus Hungund - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chitradurga - Vijaynagar Bypass to FlixBus Hungund - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Aihole bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Aihole train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gadag Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Aihole is 657 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Chennai to Aihole.
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