Chandigarh to Badami
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chandigarh, Chandigarh to Badami, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2147 km
Approx Duration: 47.7 hrs
Route overview
Chandigarh to Badami is about 2147 km by road, roughly 47.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Chandigarh to Badami
About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chandigarh. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 429. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 579. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 729. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 859. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1009. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1159. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1288. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1438. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1588. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1718. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1868. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2018. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Badami
By bus: Chandigarh to Badami
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chandigarh. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chandigarh → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 716). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Badami. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1431). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Badami. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Badami. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Arrive in Badami
By train: Chandigarh to Badami
The nearest railway stations are Chandigarh for Chandigarh and Yerra Goppa Halt for Badami. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 58h 25m in total: Paschim Express (22926) 10:20 AM Kalka to 08:30 AM Vadodara Jn, then Ahmedabad -Yesvantpur Garib Rath Special (06502) 10:10 PM Vadodara Jn to 08:45 PM Somankatti — change at Vadodara Jn (about 13h 40m wait)
- With one change, 59h 45m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 04:24 AM Vishvamitri, then Ahmedabad -Yesvantpur Garib Rath Special (06502) 10:14 PM Vishvamitri to 08:45 PM Somankatti — change at Vishvamitri (about 17h 50m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2147 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,720 · Sedan ₹28,010 · SUV ₹36,650 · Innova / MUV ₹40,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,530
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,320 · First AC ₹6,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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