Belgaum
is located on the northwestern border of Karnataka, within striking
distance from Goa and Mumbai.
How to Reach Belgaum by Road
If you are planning to start your Karnataka trip with the northern
circuit of ancient cities and fabulous ruins
(Hampi-Hospet-Badami-Gulbarga-Bidar-Bijapur), then Belgaum would serve
as the perfect launching pad.
Belgaum is connected by road to most places in south and west India.
For the budget traveler, there are buses plying to places all over the
state. Belgaum is connected by road to Bangalore (502 Km), Saundatti (70
Km), Halshi (36 Km), Panji-Goa (150 Km) and Gokak (60 Km).
How to Reach Belgaum by Rail
Reaching Belgaum by rail should not be much of a problem. Belgaum is
connected by rail to Bangalore (via Londa), Mumbai (via Miraj), and
Vasco da Gama. Trains take only 15½ hrs to Mumbai, going via Pune
(10 ½ hrs), and 13 hrs to Bangalore.
How to Reach Belgaum by Air
Belgaum has a functional airport. Flight services can also be availed
at Bangalore which is 504 Km and Mangalore is 438 Km.