How to Reach Hubballi

Travel options from major cities in Southern India

About Hubballi Airport (HBX)

Location: Hubballi Airport is located ~8 km from the city center (approx. 20 minutes by taxi).

Domestic Destinations: Direct flights available to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai.

Airlines: IndiGo, Star Air, Alliance Air.

Travel Tip: The airport is well-connected by auto-rickshaws and cabs. Book flights early due to limited daily schedules.

Alternative Airport: Belagavi Airport

Distance: ~102 km from Hubballi (approx. 2–2.5 hours by road).

International & Domestic Connectivity: Flights available from major Indian cities like Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai.

Travel Option: You can take a taxi or bus from Belagavi Airport to Hubballi. Pre-booking taxis is recommended.

Alternative Airport: Goa (Dabolim - GOI)

Distance: ~160 km from Hubballi (approx. 4–4.5 hours by road).

International & Domestic Connectivity: Flights available from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and international destinations including Dubai, Doha, Muscat.

Travel Option: You can take a taxi or bus from Dabolim Airport to Hubballi. Pre-booking taxis is recommended.

Note: The fares and schedules mentioned below are subject to change without notice. Trains/flights may be cancelled or rescheduled by the respective operators. Please verify with official sources before making travel plans. The conference organizers are not responsible for any changes in travel arrangements.

From Bengaluru (Bangalore)

By Train

Janshatabdi Express (12079)
6:00 AM - 1:10 PM (Daily) 7h 10m ₹250-550
Vande Bharat Express (20661)
5:45 AM - 12:10 PM (Except Tuesday) 6h 25m ₹1,250-2,100 (CC/EC)
YPR UBL Express (16543)
11:50 PM - 7:50 AM (Daily) 8h ₹180-500
Siddaganga Express (12725)
8:10 PM - 6:20 AM (Daily) 10h 10m ₹200-600

By Flight

IndiGo (6E-7245)
1:25 PM - 2:50 PM (Daily) 1h 25m ₹3,500-8,000

By Road

KSRTC Volvo - 7h 15m journey, multiple departures daily

Private Operators - Night buses available (₹800-1,500)

From Chennai

By Train

MAS UBL SF Express (22698)
3:00 PM (Fri) - 6:20 AM 15h 20m ₹300-700

By Flight

Via Bangalore - 2h 55m (₹6,500+) with IndiGo/AirAsia

From Hyderabad

By Train

HYB UBL Express (17320)
11:10 PM - 11:00 AM (Daily) 11h 45m ₹250-600

By Flight

TruJet (2T-501)
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM (Wed, Fri) 1h 15m ₹4,042+

From Goa

By Train

VSG YPR Express (17310)
10:00 PM (Wed/Sat) - 3:20 AM 5h 20m ₹100-300

By Road

Kadamba Transport - 4h journey, multiple buses daily

Taxi - 180 km via NH748 (4h)

From Maharashtra (Mumbai/Pune)

By Train

Dadar-Hubballi Express (17318)
8:25 PM - 11:35 AM (Daily) 15h 10m ₹300-800
Vande Bharat Express (20662)
2:50 PM (Solapur) - 11:20 PM (Hubballi) (Tue, Thu, Sat) 8h 30m ₹1,500+ (CC/EC)

By Flight

Via Bangalore - 5h total (₹5,000+) with IndiGo