Scenic view of Dandeli forests and river

How to Reach Dandeli

Find the easiest way to get to Dandeliβ€”by air, train, or road. Well help you choose the most convenient route and plan your trip smoothly.

How far is Dandeli?

Approximate road distances from popular cities

Dharwad

57 km

Hubballi

75 km

Belagavi

110 km

Karwar

117 km

Goa

150 km

Bengaluru

481 km

Reach by Air

Closest Airports

  • Hubballi (HBX)75 km
  • Belagavi (IXG)110 km
  • Goa (Dabolim/MOPA) (GOI)150 km

Popular Flight Sectors

  • Mumbai β†’ Hubballi
  • Bengaluru β†’ Hubballi
  • Hyderabad β†’ Hubballi
  • Chennai β†’ Hubballi
  • Ahmedabad β†’ Hubballi
  • Kochi β†’ Hubballi
  • Tirupati β†’ Hubballi

Reach by Train

Nearest Railway Stations

  • Alnavar (LWR)32 km
  • Londa (LD)48 km
  • Hubballi (UBL)75 km

Common Train Routes

  • Mumbai (CSTM) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Bengaluru (KSR) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Pune (PUNE) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Chennai (MAS) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Hyderabad (HYB) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Kochuveli (KCVL) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Ahmedabad (ADI) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • Jaipur (JP) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)
  • New Delhi (NDLS) β†’ Hubballi (UBL)

Reach by Road

Bus Services

  • KSRTC
  • VRL Travels
  • SRS Travels
  • Sugama Travels
  • Durgamba
  • RedBus

Self-Drive Tips

  • Best routes via Dharwad/Hubballi or Belagavi depending on origin
  • Fuel up at Hubballi or Alnavar; limited pumps en route
  • Navigate to "Dandeli Town" or "Dandeli Bus Stand"
  • Night driving in forest stretches is not advised

Dandeli Location Information

Dandeli, Karnataka

Dandeli is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It's a popular eco-tourism destination known for its wildlife sanctuary, river rafting, and adventure activities.

Coordinates

15.2647Β° N, 74.6189Β° E

Altitude

475 meters above sea level

Need help planning your travel?

We can arrange pickups from nearby airports/railway stations and help you choose the best route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers. Find everything you need to know about your Dandeli adventure.

By road (460 km, 8-9 hours): NH48 via Hubli-Dharwad. Private cab/car recommended. By train: Londa Junction (27 km from Dandeli) or Alnavar Junction (25 km). By air: Hubli Airport (75 km) is nearest; connect via road. We arrange pick-ups from stations/airport.

By road (110 km, 2.5-3 hours): NH748 via Karwar-Amboli. Scenic route through Western Ghats. Buses available from Panjim/Madgaon. Shared taxis and private cabs are common.

Yes, NH48 and NH748 are well-maintained. Ghat sections (Amboli Pass from Goa) have hairpin bendsβ€”drive carefully. Roads inside Dandeli town are good. Monsoon may cause minor landslides; check weather updates.

Yes, KSRTC and private operators run buses from Bangalore, Hubli, Goa (Panjim), Mumbai, and Pune. Overnight buses from Bangalore are popular. Book KSRTC online or at bus stands.

Yes, we arrange pick-ups from Hubli Airport, Londa Junction, or Alnavar Junction at nominal charges. Share your arrival details 24 hours in advance. Shared and private options available.

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