Your complete guide — best trains & buses, 3-day itinerary, travel tips and how to book Rock Shiva for the ultimate Hampi experience from Bangalore.
Duration: ~8–9 hours · Runs on select days — check IRCTC for live schedule. Sleeper, 3A and 2A available. Book 60 days ahead for weekends (Oct–Mar).
Duration: ~8 hours · An alternative overnight option. Check IRCTC for availability on your preferred dates.
KSRTC operates overnight sleeper and semi-sleeper buses from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Hospet, departing in the evening (8 PM–10 PM). Journey time is approximately 7–8 hours.
Private operators (IntraBus, KSRTC Airavata) also available — book via RedBus or KSRTC website.
Overnight train — departs ~9:40 PM, arrives Hospet ~6:45 AM. Book Sleeper or 3A on IRCTC 60 days in advance for Oct–Mar travel.
Arrive Hospet ~6:45 AM. Rock Shiva picks you up at the station. Check-in at Meti's Homestay, freshen up, then full South Hampi tour — Virupaksha Temple, Krishna Bazaar, Hemakuta Hill sunset.
Dawn trek up Matanga Hill for the most spectacular sunrise view in Hampi. Then UNESCO Vittala Temple, Stone Chariot, Musical Pillars, Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables.
Sonapur Lake coracle boat ride, Anjanadri Hill (Lord Hanuman's birthplace — 575 steps), Anegundi village. Drop at Hosapete station for the evening return train to Bangalore.
Approximately 340 km by road (6–7 hours by car) or about 8–9 hours by the overnight Hampi Express train.
Both are overnight options arriving early morning in Hospet. The train (Hampi Express) is generally more comfortable. Buses are flexible and more frequent, especially on weekends.
Yes — board Friday night, spend Saturday and Sunday with Rock Shiva exploring South Hampi and Heritage sites, return Sunday evening. A perfect Bangalore weekend trip.
Yes — Rock Shiva picks up guests from both Hosapete Railway Junction and Hospet Bus Stand. Just share your travel details when booking.