How to travel from Chennai to Belagavi, India

The distance between Chennai and Belagavi is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chennai to Belagavi by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Madras (MAA) to Belgaum (IXG).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,195($105)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Tirupati then Bangalore kempegowda Bus Station and then to Belagavi.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,465($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Train

Take the train to Katpadi Jn and then to Belgaum.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Belagavi.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Belagavi

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Belagavi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,195 ($105).

The distance between Chennai and Belagavi is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Chennai and Belagavi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Belagavi is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹8,195 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Belagavi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Belagavi. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Belagavi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katpadi Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Belagavi. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 17h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chennai and Belagavi. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chennai to Belagavi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chennai Madhavaram, Tirupati and Bangalore kempegowda Bus Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

APSRTC and KSRTC run regular bus services between Chennai and Belagavi. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chennai and Belagavi. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Belgaum (IXG) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Chennai to Belagavi. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Chennai to Belagavi typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Belgaum (IXG).

The closest major airport to Belagavi is Belgaum Airport (IXG) (IXG) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Belagavi. Hubli Airport (HBX) (HBX) and Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Belagavi. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Belagavi is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹8,195 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Belagavi

Transport options from Chennai to Belagavi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
₹8,195($105)
every 15 mins745km (463 miles)
Fly to Hubli (HBX), Train4h 55m
₹8,120($100)
every 4 hours775km (481 miles)
Plane and Train6h 20m
₹8,595($110)
once daily914km (568 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
₹2,465($31)
every 2 hours847km (526 miles)
Train
17h 45m
₹635($8)
3 times a week971km (604 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
₹7,480($95)
on demand797km (495 miles)

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Airports near Belagavi

The following major airports near Belagavi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXG
Belgaum Airport (IXG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Belagavi
HBX
Hubli Airport (HBX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Belagavi
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
309km (192 miles) from Belagavi