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Margao to Hubballi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Margao, Goa to Hubballi, Karnataka.

164 kmDistance
3.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,355
Ertiga₹8,077
Innova₹8,421
Innova Crysta₹10,393
Tempo Traveller (12)₹14,276

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹180
AC Seater₹300
Non-AC Sleeper₹260
AC Sleeper₹380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹510
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹190
Third AC₹260
Second AC₹360
First AC₹490
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Margao to Hubballi

164 km · ~3h 17m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Margao

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 164 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Hubballi

    Hubballi, Karnataka

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Margao to Hubballi

164 km · ~3h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Margao

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Margao. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Margao → Hubballi

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~164 km

    ~3h 39m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510

  3. Arrive in Hubballi

    Hubballi, Karnataka

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Margao to Hubballi

Nearest railway stations: Madgaon for Margao, Hubli Jn for Hubballi.

Direct trains

Amaravati Express#18048-Slip · Express
07:45 AMMadgaon
4h 15m18 stops
12:00 PMUnkal
VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp#18048 · Express
07:45 AMMadgaon
4h 28m25 stops
12:13 PMUnkal
VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp#17315 · Express
09:35 AMMadgaon
4h 42m24 stops
02:17 PMUnkal
VASCO DA GAMA - CHENNAI CENT Exp#17312 · Express
03:20 PMMadgaon
4h 40m24 stops
08:00 PMUnkal
VASCO DA GAMA - YESVANTPUR Exp#17310 · Express
09:25 PMMadgaon
4h 30m24 stops
01:55 AM+1dUnkal

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.

Margao to Hubballi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Margao to Hubballi is about 164 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 164 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,355 · Ertiga ₹8,077 · Innova ₹8,421 · Innova Crysta ₹10,393 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,276
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹260 · AC Sleeper ₹380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹490

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Margao to Hubballi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Dandeli95 km from Margao

Hotels in Hubballi

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Things to Do in Hubballi

Explore Lakkundi's Temple Trail

Spend a half-day wandering among the 50+ Chalukya temples and stepwells scattered across Lakkundi's fields. Marvel at the Kasivisvesvara Temple's intricate carvings and…

3-4 hours

Visit Gadag's Trikuteshwara Complex

Admire the majestic Trikuteshwara Temple with its three lingas and the adjoining Saraswati shrine, a masterpiece of Chalukya art. The intricate pillars and ceiling…

2-3 hours

Stroll Around Unkal Lake

Enjoy a peaceful walk along the promenade of this ancient rain-fed lake, believed to date back to the Chalukya era. Watch local birds, or take a paddle boat as the sun…

1-2 hours

Sunset at Nrupatunga Betta

Climb the granite hilltop park named after the Rashtrakuta king Nrupatunga for a panoramic view of Hubballi's skyline. The best time is late afternoon to catch the…

1-2 hours

Dharwad Cultural Walk

Explore Dharwad's heritage buildings, including the old Karnataka University campus and the Kannada Sahitya Parishat. Visit the birthplace of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and…

2-3 hours

Taste Dharwad Peda

Visit the famous sweet shops in Dharwad's old market to sample the city's iconic peda. This crumbly, caramelized milk sweet is a must-try and makes for a perfect…

1 hour

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Suggested Hubballi Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Check into hotel and freshen up
  • Visit Unkal Lake for a peaceful evening walk
  • Explore the lake promenade and gardens

Day 2Day 2

  • Drive to Lakkundi (approx. 1 hour)
  • Explore Lakkundi's temples and stepwells (e.g., Kasivisvesvara Temple, Nanneshwara Temple, and Brahma Jinalaya)
  • Drive to Gadag (approx. 30 minutes) and visit Trikuteshwara Temple complex and Saraswati shrine

Day 3Day 3

  • Visit Dharwad (Karnataka University campus, Chandrashekhar Agashe Museum or local markets)
  • Climb Nrupatunga Betta for city views
  • Shop for Dharwad peda and local crafts
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Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Hubballi trip and see the full Margao → Hubballi → next stop route.

Hubballi → Dandeli

About 70 km by road

Hubballi → Badami

About 110 km by road

Hubballi → Belagavi

About 110 km by road

Hubballi → Sirsi

About 115 km by road

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