Options on how to travel from Mumbai to Hampi.
[#train] There are two direct trains a week connecting Mumbai with Hosapete Jn (Hampi). Or get a tran to Hubli (UBL) & take a connection from Hubli to Hosapete Jn.
[#1] Direct Train On Mondays and Wednesdays , take the Bengaluru bound Garib Nawaz Express (Train No:16531 ) or Jodhpur-Bangalore Express (Train No:16533 ) from Kalyan. Get down at Hosapete Jn (HPT). Hampi is 13km from here by local transport.
[#2] via Hubli Take a train to Hubli from Mumbai (15 to 17 hours travel). Take one of the Hosapete bound trains from Hubli (2½ hours travel time).
[#2] via Gadag Jn Take the direct night train (Train No 11139) to Gadag Jn (GDG) from C Shivaji Maharaj (CSMT). Take one of the Hosapete bound trains from Gadag Jn (2 hours travel time). If you are planning to cover Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal, this train is a great option. This train stops at Badami(BDM) before the last stop at Gadag Jn.
[#flight] Flying is the most efficient way to reach Hampi from Mumbai. However you've to use train or road to cover the second part of the journey. Here are some options in the order of popularity...
[#1]via Bengaluru Fly to Bengaluru (BLR). Take the overnight train HAMPI EXPRESS. Or even take the connection flight to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY). Hampi is 38km away. Or the super luxury Hyatt Place Hampi is 10 minutes walk from the airport!
[#2]via Goa Fly to Goa. Take the (Train No:18048) – Amaravati Express (all days except, Monday & Saturday). Get down at Hosapete Jn (HPT).
[#3]via Hubli Fly to Hubli. Take one of the Hosapete bound trains from Hubli (2½ hours) or take a cab (3 hours) to Hampi.
[#bus] Take one of the A/C Sleeper (2+1) buses from Mumbai. Board at Borivali/Bandra/CBD Belapur etc to Hospet. It's a 16hors bus ride costs ₹1500 to ₹2000.
VRL Travels, Ocean Bus, Meenakshi Travels etc operate daily bus service (AC/Sleeper/Volvo) to Hospet from Mumbai.
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Mumbai and Hampi location in India
Train Number 16507 JODHPUR BANGLORE EXPRESS Bhagat Ki Kothi and Bangalore City Junction is one of the few direct trains to Hospet (Hampi) from Western and Northern Indian cities.