How to travel from Shimla to Hampi, India

The distance between Shimla and Hampi is around 2,137km (1,328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimla to Hampi by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Vidyanagar (VDY).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹19,180($240)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Hospet Jn.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,740($47)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Hampi.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,144km (1,332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Hampi

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Hampi by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,740 ($47) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹19,180 ($240).

The distance between Shimla and Hampi is around 2,137km (1,328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,755km (1,090 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Shimla and Hampi by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Hampi is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹19,180 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Hampi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,740 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Hampi. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Hampi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Hospet Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Hampi. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Hampi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Vidyanagar (VDY). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Hampi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Vidyanagar (VDY). instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Shimla and Hampi. The distance is around 2,144km (1,332 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Hampi is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ₹19,180 ($240).

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Transport options from Shimla to Hampi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 4 similar
6h 30m
₹19,180($240)
on demand2,342km (1,455 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly8hrs
₹15,915($200)
on demand2,425km (1,507 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train12h 45m
₹14,725($185)
6 times a week2,198km (1,365 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train14h 25m
₹10,745($135)
6 times a week2,137km (1,328 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train15h 15m
₹12,970($165)
once daily2,472km (1,536 miles)
Train
1 day 15h
₹3,740($47)
twice a week2,515km (1,563 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹17,430($220)
on demand2,144km (1,332 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