Weekend corridor
Hampi is a long day from Bangalore by road, so most weekenders take the overnight train and keep two full days for Virupaksha, Vitthala and a slow coracle on the Tungabhadra.
From → toBangalore → Hampi
Suggested stay2 nights
Approx. distance~290 km straight · ~391 km road
Drive-time band~8.7 h at our map average
Typical return travelroad · ₹800–₹2,500 pp
Best monthsOctober–February for cool mornings on the boulders; March–May are harsh at midday; monsoon greens the hills but some trails get slick.
VibeRuins at sunrise, boulder climbs, quiet riverside evenings.
Travel INR bands are planning estimates as of Oct 2026 from straight-line distance → our usual road/train/flight buckets (same logic as Plan My Trip). They are not live fares.