Key hubs
Vijayapura airport and railway station
- Airport
- Vijayapura's own airport (Jagatjyoti Basaveshwar) has been built but scheduled flights were not confirmed at the time of writing; Kalaburagi is about 150 km away
- Railway station
- Vijayapura (Bijapur) Junction, BJP, about 2 km from the main town, on the Gadag-Hotgi line
- Getting around
- Autos (negotiate the fare) and horse carriages for short hops; a hired car with driver is easiest for the outer sights
How to reach Vijayapura by air
Vijayapura's own airport (Jagatjyoti Basaveshwar) has been built, but scheduled flights were not confirmed at the time of writing; check for updates. The nearest operating airports include Kalaburagi (GBI), about 150 km away, and Hubballi (HBX) and Belagavi (IXG), each a few hours by road.
How to reach Vijayapura by train
Vijayapura Junction (BJP), also still called Bijapur, is about 2 km from the main town on the Gadag-Hotgi line, with trains to Solapur, Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other cities. Check current timetables.
How to reach Vijayapura by road
The city is connected by national and state highways to Solapur, Kalaburagi, Hubballi and Belagavi. KKRTC and private buses serve the main bus stand near the citadel.
Getting around Vijayapura
The main sights are close together. Autos (no meters, so agree the fare first) and horse carriages serve the short hops, and a hired car with driver is easiest for the outer sights.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Vijayapura
- Hire an auto or car for the whole day and agree the fare in advance; autos here have no meters.
- Carry water, a hat and socks for the stone floors of the tombs and mosques.
- 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.