There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 / ...
13h 45m₹676–3,946Bus
- 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 Badami Bus Stationbus
17h 48m₹1,132–2,765Drive 668.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Badami cave templescar 668.7 km
10h 5m₹7,518–10,860Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane MAA - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain
9h 22m₹7,773–14,692
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples is to fly and train which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Badami cave temples station. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Badami Bus Station via Anand Rao Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Badami cave temples. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Badami via Gadag Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Chennai and Badami cave temples is 720 km. The road distance is 668.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples without a car is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples, including transfers.
Chennai to Badami cave temples bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Badami cave temples train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 48m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Badami cave temples, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Badami cave temples via Gadag Jn and Badami in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Badami cave temples via Bangalore, Anand Rao Circle, and Badami Bus Station in around 17h 48m.
- 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
- 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
- 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 Badami Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Badami cave temples bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Badami cave temples train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gadag Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Badami cave temples is 669 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Chennai to Badami cave temples.
There are 16+ hotels available in Badami cave temples.














