Key hubs
Pattadakal airport and railway station
- Airport
- No airport nearby. Hubballi (HBX) is the usual choice, about three hours by road; Belagavi (IXG) is also about three hours. Distances are approximate.
- Railway station
- Badami (BDM) on the Gadag-Hotgi line, about 17-22 km away; Bagalkot is a larger railhead farther away
- Getting around
- Hire a car and driver from Badami for the day; autos run from Badami. The main enclosure is walkable, but Papanatha and Jain Narayana are best reached by vehicle.
How to reach Pattadakal by air
There is no airport at Pattadakal. Hubballi (HBX) is the usual choice, about three hours by road; Belagavi (IXG) is also about three hours. Both distances are approximate and depend on the route.
How to reach Pattadakal by train
The nearest railhead is Badami (BDM) on the Gadag-Hotgi line, about 17-22 km away. Bagalkot is a larger railhead farther away. Check current timetables before booking.
How to reach Pattadakal by road
Pattadakal lies in Bagalkot district, about 22 km from Badami and about 10 km from Aihole. Roads from Badami, Bagalkot and Hubballi are generally fine, though rural stretches are slow.
Getting around Pattadakal
Public transport is thin, so hire a car and driver from Badami for the day. Autos run from Badami, and the main enclosure is walkable once you arrive.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Pattadakal
- The main enclosure is level and compact. Plan Papanatha and Jain Narayana by car rather than on foot.
- Carry cotton socks or a cloth for active shrines, and slip-on shoes for easy removal.
- 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.