Hampi is 350 km from Bangalore. KSRTC buses run regularly between Bangalore and Hospet (the nearest town, 13 km from Hampi), with options ranging from semi-deluxe to Volvo-class coaches. Journey time is around 8–9 hours. There are also direct daily buses from Bangalore to Hampi Bazaar on the deluxe route. From Hospet, share autos and local buses connect to Hampi frequently throughout the day. Private operators also run overnight sleeper coaches from Bangalore, Goa, and Hyderabad.