How to travel from Taj Mahal to Hampi, India

The distance between Taj Mahal and Hampi is around 1,659km (1,031 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taj Mahal to Hampi by 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 Agra (AGR) to Hubli (HBX) then take the train to Hospet Jn.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹17,985($225)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Hampi.

  • Duration23h 60m
  • Distance1,659km (1,031 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taj Mahal and Hampi

There are several options for getting from Taj Mahal to Hampi by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹17,985 ($225).

The distance between Taj Mahal and Hampi is around 1,659km (1,031 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,327km (824 miles)

It takes around 1 day 7h to get from Taj Mahal and Hampi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taj Mahal to Hampi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ₹17,985 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Taj Mahal and Hampi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taj Mahal and Hampi. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taj Mahal to Hampi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt, Gwalior Jn. and Hospet Jn. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Indian Railways run train services between Taj Mahal and Hampi. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Taj Mahal and Hampi. We recommend that you fly from Agra (AGR) to Hubli (HBX) then take the train to Hospet Jn. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taj Mahal to Hampi. We recommend that you fly from Agra (AGR) to Hubli (HBX) then take the train to Hospet Jn. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Taj Mahal and Hampi. The distance is around 1,659km (1,031 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taj Mahal to Hampi is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 7h and will usually cost around ₹1,590 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taj Mahal and Hampi

Transport options from Taj Mahal to Hampi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 50m
₹17,985($225)
4 times a day2,090km (1,299 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₹1,590($20)
5 times a week1,971km (1,225 miles)
Drive
23h 60m
₹13,450($170)
on demand1,659km (1,031 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