Key hubs
Belur and Halebidu airport and railway station
- Airport
- Mangaluru (IXE), about 160 km from Belur, and Bengaluru (BLR), roughly 210 to 220 km; Mysuru (MYQ) is a smaller option. Check current flights.
- Railway station
- Hassan Junction (HAS) is the nearest main railhead, about 40 km from Belur and 30 km from Halebidu
- Getting around
- A hired car and driver is simplest; Belur and Halebidu are about 16 km apart and connected by road, with state buses from Hassan
How to reach Belur and Halebidu by air
The nearest large airports are Mangaluru (IXE), about 160 km from Belur, and Bengaluru (BLR), roughly 210 to 220 km. Mysuru (MYQ) is smaller. Allow four hours or more by road from any of them.
How to reach Belur and Halebidu by train
Hassan Junction (HAS) is the main railhead, about 40 km from Belur and 30 km from Halebidu, on lines to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru. Chikkamagaluru is another option on the Belur side.
How to reach Belur and Halebidu by road
Belur is about 217 km west of Bengaluru via NH75, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours, and Halebidu is about 16 km east of Belur. State buses link Belur with Bengaluru, Chikkamagaluru and Mysuru.
Getting around Belur and Halebidu
A hired car and driver is simplest for linking Belur, Halebidu and Hassan. Buses run between the towns, and autos cover short hops, but agree fares first.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Belur and Halebidu
- Carry thin socks. You remove footwear at active temples and the ground can be hot or rough.
- Belur and Halebidu are about 16 km apart. Use a car and driver, and do not try to add Shravanabelagola on the same day.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.