How to travel from Madurai to Hampi, India

The distance between Madurai and Hampi is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hubli (HBX) then take the train to Hospet Jn.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,700($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Hampi.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Yasvantpur Jn and then to Hospet Jn.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hampi.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance757km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Hampi

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Hampi by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,700 ($145).

The distance between Madurai and Hampi is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 14h 25m to get from Madurai and Hampi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Hampi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ₹11,700 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Hampi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Hampi. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Hampi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yasvantpur Jn and Hospet Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Hampi. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 19h 15m, 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 Madurai and Hampi. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madurai to Hampi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Kallada Tours and Travels, KSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Madurai and Hampi. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Hampi. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hubli (HBX) then take the train to Hospet Jn. instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Hampi is Hubli Airport (HBX) (HBX) which is approximately 147km (92 miles) from Hampi. Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) 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 Madurai and Hampi. The distance is around 757km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Hampi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 25m and will usually cost around ₹1,750 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Hampi

Transport options from Madurai to Hampi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 60m
₹11,700($145)
4 times a day1,199km (745 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 25m
₹1,750($22)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Bus via Bangalore14h 40m
₹1,910($24)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Train + 1 similar
19h 15m
₹1,115($14)
3 times a week924km (574 miles)
Train via Guntakal Jn19h 20m
₹1,115($14)
once daily945km (587 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
₹7,165($90)
on demand757km (470 miles)

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Airports near Hampi

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

HBX
Hubli Airport (HBX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (92 miles) from Hampi
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Hampi
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
298km (185 miles) from Hampi