There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Madurai to Hubli Airport, train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane IXM - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain
8h 58m₹10,970–17,186Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Hubli Jntrain 11022
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain 06919 / ...
24h 8m₹794–4,775Bus 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₹1,972–5,534Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Badamitrain
16h 35m₹1,851–6,887Drive 834.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Badami cave templescar 834.9 km
12h 51m₹9,389–13,562Fly Madurai 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₹10,780–19,966Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Hubli Airport, train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane TRZ - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Badamitrain
11h 32m₹11,324–21,669Bus
- 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 38m
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 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples is to fly and train which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹18,000.
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 24h 8m.
The distance between Madurai and Badami cave temples is 845 km. The road distance is 834.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Badami cave temples without a car is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 16h 23m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 24h 8m.
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 24h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Hubli Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Belgaum Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Belgaum Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Belgaum Airport via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hubli Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hubli Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
- Website
- fly91.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
Train from Madurai Jn to Hubli Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9226582250
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktclgoa.com
Bus from R.T.O. to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–160
- Website
- https://ktclgoa.com
Bus from Vidyagiri Stop to Badami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–55
- Website
- https://ktclgoa.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Bagalkot - Vidyagiri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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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 17+ hotels available in Badami cave temples.




















