Karnataka has strategically planned transportation - airways, railways, and roadways - which make it a well connected State in South India. Bangalore houses the most important airport of the state. Nearly all airlines connect the city with major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Trivandrum. The most important railway station is located at the state capital Bangalore. Bangalore and other railway stations in Karnataka are connected with many prime tourist destinations of South India by railways. The rest of the country is connected with Karnataka by excellent road network. Major cities and tourist destinations in South India are by roads from Karnataka.
- By Rail: It is linked with Ahmedabad, Delhi, Guwahati, and Howrah.
- By Road: Bandipur- 220 kilometer, Belur- 322 kilometer, and Chennai - 334 kilometer.
- Transportation for Belur – Halebid:
- By Air: The nearest airport is situated at a distance of 154 kilometer at Mangalore. It connects the place with Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai.
- By Rail: The nearest railhead is located at Hassan - 37 kilometer. It connects the place with Mangalore.
- By Road: Bangalore- 222 kilometer, Halebid- 16 kilometer, and Hassan- 37 kilometer.
- Transportation for Mysore:
- By Air: The nearest airport is located at Bangalore.
- By Road: It is 140 kilometer away from Bangalore.
- Transportation for Badami:
- By Air: The nearest airport is situated at Belgaum - 192 kilometer, which connects it with Mumbai.
- By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Badami.
- By Road: It is linked with important places in the south.
- Transportation for Aihole:
- By Air: The nearest airport is at Belgaum - 189 kilometer.
- By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Bagalkot- 34 kilometer.
- By Road: Badami- 44 kilometer, Aminagad- 10 kilometer, and Bijapur- 135 kilometer.
