Top places to visit

Top places to visit

Hubballi-Dharwad is one of Karnataka’s key urban centers, boasting excellent connectivity through road, rail, and air transport. The twin cities serve as a major hub for trade, education, and tourism in North Karnataka. Here's an overview of how you can travel within and to Hubballi-Dharwad:

1. Air Connectivity

Hubballi Airport (HBX)

• Location: 8 km from Hubballi city center
• Services: Hubballi Airport is the third busiest airport in Karnataka and offers domestic flights to major Indian cities.
• Major Flight Routes:
  • Bengaluru
  • Mumbai
  • Hyderabad
  • Chennai
  • Goa
  • Delhi (limited services)

✅ Expansion plans include turning the airport into an international terminal in the coming years.

2. Rail Connectivity

Hubballi Junction (UBL)

• One of the busiest railway stations in Karnataka.
• Headquarters of South Western Railway Zone.
• Connectivity: Well-connected to major Indian cities like:
  • Bengaluru
  • Mumbai
  • Delhi
  • Hyderabad
  • Pune
  • Goa
  • Chennai

Dharwad Railway Station

• A key stop for trains on the Hubballi-Belagavi route
• Connects to Goa, Pune, and Mumbai via the Konkan Rail network

✅ Popular Trains:

• Rani Chennamma Express (Bengaluru-Hubballi)
• Jan Shatabdi Express (Mumbai-Hubballi)
• Vasco Express (Goa-Hubballi)

3. Road Transport