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How to get fromChennai to Badami cave templesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Badami cave temples by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gadag Jntrain train 17314
    2. Take the train from Gadag Jn to Badamitrain train 11140 / ...
    13h 21m
    ₹676–3,946

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Guntakal Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Bagalkottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bagalkot Bus Stand KSRTC to Badamibus bus
    23h 7m
    ₹620–4,589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus bus Chennai - Bangalore
    2. Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Badami Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 48m
    ₹1,131–2,765

  4. Drive  668.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Badami cave templescar car 668.9 km
    10h 6m
    ₹7,633–11,025

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane MAA - HBX
    2. Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain train
    8h 48m
    ₹8,690–20,858

Chennai to Badami cave temples by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹620Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

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 21m. 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.

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