Bangalore to Pattadakal
For some trains stop is at Bagalkot (BGK) which is about 25km north of Badami.
The best option is the Gol Gumbaz Express (Train No:16535) that leaves Bangalore by evening and reaches Badami in the morning.
The second direct train from Bangalore to Badami is the Yesvantpur Barmar AC Express (Train No: 14805) Though its a weekly once (Mondays) train and reaches Badami in late night.
Alternatively, if you are willing to break the journey in two, book in one of those Hubli (UBL) bound trains from Bangalore. Get down at Gadag Jn (GDG). There are many trains passing through Gadag towards Bagalkot (BGK) via Badami, Including a few passenger trains.
Checkout also your options to travel Bangalore to Badami by bus.
Also see the irctc.co.in website for updated and train timings.
Train No. | Train Name | Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Departure Days |
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16217 | Mysore-Sainagar Shirdi Express | Bangalore City | 08:20 | 21:15(BGK) | Mon |
14805 | Yesvantpur Barmar AC Express | Yesvantpur Jn | 10:45 | 22:29(BDM) | Mon |
17307 | Basava Express | Bangalore City | 17:00 | 12:10(BGK) | Daily |
16535 | Gol Gumbaz Express | Bangalore City | 18:50 | 06:44(BDM) | Daily |
Train Route Map for Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole. Badami is the nearest railway station
Badami , located about 22 km (14 miles) southwest of Pattadakal is the nearest railway station for Pattadakal. Badami (Station Code:BDM ) itself is on the less busy Solapur-Gadag route. This means, there are not many long distance trains connect Badami directly with other metro cities in the region. However there are a few convenient express and local train connections for Badami.
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