There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Badamitrain
16h 14m₹1,862–6,907Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Hubli Jntrain 11022
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain 14805 / ...
23h 30m₹793–4,766Bus via Dharmapuri
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Badami Bus Stationbus
16h 23m₹1,972–5,534Drive 835.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Badami cave templescar 835.1 km
12h 51m₹9,410–13,592Fly to Hubli Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane IXM - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain
11h 45m₹7,970–25,186Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Bagalkot - Vidyagiri Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Vidyagiri Stop to Badamibus
21h 38mFly to Belgaum Airport, bus
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Belgaum Airport (IXG)plane IXM - IXG
- Take the bus from R.T.O. to Badamibus
11h 46m₹9,280–27,966
Madurai (IXM) to Hubli Airport (HBX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹4,800 and takes 23h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples is to fly and train which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Badami cave temples station. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Badami Bus Station via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Anand Rao Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Badami cave temples. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Badami via Hubli Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
The distance between Madurai and Badami cave temples is 1021 km. The road distance is 835.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 14m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 16h 14m to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples, including transfers.
Madurai to Badami cave temples bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Badami cave temples train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 16h 23m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,800 and takes 23h 30m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Badami cave temples, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Badami cave temples via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, Anand Rao Circle, and Badami Bus Station in around 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Badami cave temples via Hubli Jn and Badami in around 23h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–27,000
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Belgaum Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
Flights from Madurai to Belgaum Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–28,000
Flights from Madurai to Belgaum Airport via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Hubli Jn to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Hubli Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
Train from Hubli Jn to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Badami cave temples bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Madurai to Badami cave temples train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hubli Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Badami cave temples is 835 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Madurai to Badami cave temples.
There are 18+ hotels available in Badami cave temples.









