Erode to Badami
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Badami, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 721 km
Approx Duration: 16 hrs
Route overview
Erode to Badami is about 721 km by road, roughly 16 hours of travel time.
By car: Erode to Badami
About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Erode. 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.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 361. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 511. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 661. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Arrive in Badami
By bus: Erode to Badami
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Erode. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Erode → Badami. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~721 km Takes about 16h 1m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Arrive in Badami
By train: Erode to Badami
The nearest railway stations are Erode Jn for Erode 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, 19h 23m in total: TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp (12778) 10:25 PM Ingur to 12:45 PM Hubli Jn, then Hubli Jn - Solapur Express (11424) 03:00 PM Hubli Jn to 05:48 PM Guledagudda Rd — change at Hubli Jn (about 2h 15m wait)
- With one change, 19h 51m in total: COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp (16614) 12:58 AM Ingur to 07:24 AM Channasandra, then Mysore-Sainagar Shirdi Special (06201) 09:04 AM Channasandra to 08:49 PM Guledagudda Rd — change at Channasandra (about 1h 40m wait)
- With one change, 20h 6m in total: TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp (12778) 10:25 PM Ingur to 04:30 AM Yesvantpur Jn, then Yesvantpur - Ahmedabad Garib Rath Special (06501) 05:20 AM Yesvantpur Jn to 06:31 PM Guledagudda Rd — change at Yesvantpur Jn (about 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 721 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,030 · Sedan ₹9,470 · SUV ₹12,410 · Innova / MUV ₹13,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹790 · AC Seater ₹1,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,150 · AC Sleeper ₹1,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹460 · Economy ₹750 · Third AC ₹1,040 · Second AC ₹1,470 · First AC ₹2,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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