Hyderabad to Bijapur

The distance between Hyderabad and Bijapur, also referred to as Vijayapura, by road is approximately 382.4 kms by road. The total duration taken to cover this distance by bus takes roughly around 6 hrs - 7 hrs depending upon the bus type, bus operator, route opted, and traffic conditions. There are only three daily buses available from Hyderabad for Bijapur operated by Paulo Travels and VRL Travels.

Bus Timings

The first bus leaves at 6:50 PM and is run by Paulo Travels.
The second bus leaves at 7: Paulo Travels operate 10:00 PM and.
The last bus leaves at 9:30 PM and is operated by VRL Travels.

Boarding Points

The Paulo travels buses can be boarded from Central Bus Station (CBS), Jubilee Bus Station (JBS), AS Rao Nagar - opp Andhra Bank, Lakdikapul, Nampally, Secunderabad, Gachibowli and Afzalgunj to name a few. While the lone VRL travels bus for Bijapur can be boarded from Lakdikapul, Paradise, SR Nagar, Kukatpally, Patancheru and Sangareddy among others.

Dropping Points

The main dropping points in Bijapur are Bijapur Bypass and Near Marati Vidyalaya Bijapur. 

Bus Type

The types of buses available on this route include Volvo A/C multi-axle semi sleeper (2+2), AC seater/sleeper (2+1) and Volvo AC multi axle sleeper/seater (2+1) bus.     

Bus Fare

The bus fare depends upon the bus operator and the type of opted bus. The average bus fare starts from INR 790 and goes up to INR 850.

Rest Stops

The buses on the Hyderabad - Bijapur route offer regular bio breaks and food breaks for the ease and comfort of the passengers. 

Tip

• Since there are only three buses available on the Hyderabad - Bijapur route, it is better to book your tickets in advance to avoid any last-minute rush.
• You can easily book tickets on these buses online from any of the several bus ticket booking websites.   

The distance between Hyderabad and Bijapur by rail is 412 kms and can take a total of 8 - 10 hours depending upon the type of train and the route taken. Two direct trains connect Hyderabad to Bijapur. Other than that, several other chain trains are connecting these two cities. The trains for Bijapur from Hyderabad mainly depart from the Hyderabad Deccan, Secunderabad Jn and Lingampalli railway stations of Hyderabad. 

Train Options

Here’s a look at the varied train options available for Bijapur from Hyderabad.

1. 17320 - Secunderabad - Hubli Express:
Operates all seven days of the week
Departure Station: Secunderabad Junction
Arrival Station: Bijapur 
Departure Timing: 3:40 PM
Arrival Timing: 1:00 AM (day 2)
Duration: 9 hr 20 min
Fare:
SL - INR 250
3A - INR 665
2A - INR 955

2. 57130 - Hyderabad Bijapur Passenger
Operates all seven days of the week
Departure Station: Hyderabad Decan
Arrival Station: Bijapur 
Departure Timing: 7:45 PM
Arrival Timing: 11:10 AM (day 2) 
Duration: 15 hr 25 min
Fare:
SL - INR 260

3. 12026 - Pune Shatabdi
Operates every day of the week barring Tuesday.
Departure Station: Secunderabad Junction
Arrival Station: Solapur Junction
Departure Timing: 2:45 PM
Arrival Timing: 7:37 PM
Duration: 4 hr 22 min
Fare:
CC (chair car) - INR 755
Transit Wait: 33 minutes

4. 57685 - Solapur - Bijapur Passenger
Departure Station: Solapur Junction
Arrival Station: Bijapur
Departure Timing: 8:10 PM
Arrival Timing: 10:50 AM 
Duration: 2 hr 40 min
Fare:
UR - INR 25

5. 12220 - DURONTO AC EXP
Operates on Tuesday and Friday
Departure Station: Secunderabad Junction
Arrival Station: Solapur Junction 
Departure Timing: 11:05 PM
Arrival Timing: 3:57 AM (day 2)
Duration: 5 hr 2 min
Fare:
3A - INR 835
2A - INR 1105
1A - INR 1795
Transit Wait: 1 hr 43 min

6. 11139 - CSMT GADAG EXP 
Departure Station: Solapur Junction
Arrival Station: Bijapur
Departure Timing: 5:40 AM (day 2)
Arrival Timing: 7:35 AM (day 2)
Duration: 1 hr 25 min
Fare:
SL - INR 170
3A - INR 535
2A - INR 735
1A - INR 1230

Preferable Local Transportation from Bijapur Railway Station
There is a prepaid taxi/auto stand right outside the railway station which can conveniently take you to your destination. 

Bijapur is only a short distance away from Hyderabad at only 353 km via NH 50, as such offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a short road trip. The entire range takes anywhere between 7 to 9 hours to complete depending upon the route taken, and the number of rest stops. 

Cab Options
For those not keen on driving can hire an outstation cab from Hyderabad. One can employ such cabs from car rental agencies like savaari.com. Gozocabs.com, Hyderabad Car Rentals and Reddy Car Travels, to name a few. 

Route Options

Here are a few preferred route options from Hyderabad to Bijapur to consider:

Route 1: Via NH 65 and NH 50 - Hyderabad - Muthangi - Rudraram - Kandi - Peddapur - Bhangoor - Zaheerabad - D Ghangapur - Basavana - Vijayapura/Bijapur.

Route 2: Via SH 16 - Hyderabad - Mahabubnagar - Narayanpet - Yadgir - Shorapur - Basavana - Vijayapura/Bijapur.

Route 3: Via NH 50 - Hyderabad - Chincholi - Wadi - Jevargi - Sindagi - Vijayapura/Bijapur

Approximate Cost

The approximate fuel cost in a self-driven car can cost anywhere between INR 2500 to INR 4000. An outstation cab rental can cost INR 7577 for an Indica or an equivalent car, while an Innova or SUV can cost you around INR 10,305.

Road Conditions

Nearly all the roads connecting Hyderabad to Bijapur are in top shape with well-marked four-laned paths offering a smooth ride. There are a few toll plazas too so keep cash handy. Other than that there are also several fuel stations located every few kilometres as seen at any other highways in India. 

Eating Options On the Way

There are quite a few local eateries and restaurants located along the highway, where you can enjoy good food at reasonable prices. Some of the famous highway dhabas along the Hyderabad - Bijapur route include Hotel Khan Chacha in Sholapur (NH 65), Zee family dhaba on NH 65 in Zaheerabad and New crystal palace family garden restaurant in Jevargi/Gulbarga. 

Possible Stopovers: Since this is a short drive, you needn’t need to have a night layover at any particular location.