{"id":2055,"date":"2025-08-06T08:59:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangaloreorbit.com\/blog\/?p=2055"},"modified":"2025-08-06T08:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:59:18","slug":"bidar-local-transportation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangaloreorbit.com\/blog\/bidar-local-transportation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bidar Local Transportation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bidar<\/strong>, located in the northern part of Karnataka<\/strong>, offers a variety of transportation options for both locals and tourists. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the city and its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taxis & Car Rentals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Services<\/strong>: Available for local sightseeing and outstation trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Booking Platforms<\/strong>: Services like MakeMyTrip offer options for booking cabs in Bidar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Self-Drive Rentals<\/strong>: Self-drive car rentals are also available through platforms like Sulekha. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Auto Rickshaws<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Availability<\/strong>: Widely available throughout the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fare<\/strong>: Typically \u20b910\u2013\u20b920 for short distances; fares may vary based on distance and time of day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Booking<\/strong>: Can be hailed directly or booked via local taxi services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Rail Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Bidar Railway Station (Station Code: BIDR)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Location<\/strong>: State Highway 15, Bidar, Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Connectivity<\/strong>: Connected to cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Facilities<\/strong>: Offers amenities such as a Tourist Information Centre, computerized reservation counter, waiting room, light refreshment stall, and tea stall. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Train Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Bidar\u2013Hyderabad Intercity Express (Train No. 17009\/17010)<\/strong>: Operates six days a week with a journey time of approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Yesvantpur\u2013Bidar Express (Train No. 16571\/16572)<\/strong>: A daily service with a journey time of about 13 hours and 30 minutes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Air Travel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Bidar Airport (IATA: IXX)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Type<\/strong>: Military airbase cum domestic airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Operator<\/strong>: Star Air operates flights between Bidar and Bengaluru three days a week. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Metro & Trams<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Currently, Bidar does not have metro or tram services. The city’s transportation relies on road and rail networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Bus Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Destinations<\/strong>: Offers services to cities like Bengaluru, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hyderabad, and Mumbai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Booking<\/strong>: Tickets can be booked online via the KSRTC website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              KKRTC (Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Local Routes<\/strong>: Operates buses connecting Bidar to nearby towns such as Kalyan, Humnabad, and Basavakalyan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Timetable<\/strong>: Bus schedules are available on the KKRTC website. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Tourist Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                Attraction<\/strong><\/th>Distance from City Center<\/strong><\/th>Best Time to Visit<\/strong><\/th>Entry Fee<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                Bidar Fort<\/td>2 km<\/td>Morning<\/td>\u20b910<\/td><\/tr>
                Mahmud Gawan Madrasa<\/td>2.5 km<\/td>Morning<\/td>\u20b910<\/td><\/tr>
                Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib<\/td>1.5 km<\/td>Morning<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple<\/td>3 km<\/td>Morning<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                Papnash Shiva Temple<\/td>4 km<\/td>Evening<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Travel Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Best Time to Visit<\/strong>: October to February, when the weather is cooler and more pleasant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Dress Code<\/strong>: Modest attire is recommended, especially when visiting religious sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Local Cuisine<\/strong>: Don’t miss out on Bidar’s famous Bidriware handicrafts and local sweets like ‘Chiroti’.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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