Korba to Hampi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Korba, Chhattisgarh to Hampi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 1330 km
Approx Duration: 29.6 hrs
Route overview
Korba to Hampi is about 1330 km by road, roughly 29.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Korba to Hampi
About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Korba. 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.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 443. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 593. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 743. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 887. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1037. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1187. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Hampi
By bus: Korba to Hampi
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Korba. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Korba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Korba → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~665 km Takes about 14h 47m. Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 665). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Hampi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Hampi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~665 km Takes about 14h 47m. Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910.
- Arrive in Hampi
By train: Korba to Hampi
The nearest railway stations are Korba for Korba and Hospet Jn for Hampi. 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, 33h 16m in total: Wainganga express (12252) 08:00 AM Korba to 08:25 AM Guntakal Jn, then Mysore-Sainagar Shirdi Special (06201) 02:50 PM Guntakal Jn to 05:16 PM Hitnal — change at Guntakal Jn (about 6h 25m wait)
- With one change, 34h 53m in total: Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express (16327) 07:50 PM Korba to 03:50 PM Vijayawada Jn, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 06:55 PM Vijayawada Jn to 06:43 AM Hitnal — change at Vijayawada Jn (about 3h 5m wait)
- With one change, 35h 1m in total: Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express (16327) 07:50 PM Korba to 03:50 PM Vijayawada Jn, then Amaravati Express (17225) 06:55 PM Vijayawada Jn to 06:51 AM Hitnal — change at Vijayawada Jn (about 3h 5m 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 1330 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,730 · Sedan ₹17,390 · SUV ₹22,760 · Innova / MUV ₹25,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,460 · AC Seater ₹2,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,130 · AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,360 · Third AC ₹1,890 · Second AC ₹2,690 · First AC ₹3,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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