Getting here
Hyderabad to Honavar
About 660–700 km. Fly to Goa or Hubballi, or let an overnight bus do the work.
By air
Fly to Goa (about 1 hour 15 minutes), then 3.5 hours by road. Hubballi (HBX) is closer by road, about 4 hours, when there's a flight that suits you.
By bus
Overnight sleeper buses, including VRL Travels, run from Hyderabad to Honavar and arrive in the morning.
By road
About 12 to 13 hours via Hubballi. From there, cross the Western Ghats via Sirsi and Kumta, or via Yellapur and Ankola. Plan to cross the Ghats in daylight.
Quick facts
| Distance | About 660–700 km |
|---|---|
| By road | About 12 to 13 hours via Hubballi |
| By air | Fly to Goa or Hubballi, then drive |
| By bus | Overnight sleeper buses |
Arriving in Honavar
Honavar railway station (code HNA) is at Karki, about 5 km from town. Autos and cabs wait outside. Overnight buses and trains often arrive early in the morning while most stays check in around 2 pm, so ask your stay about early check-in, or spend the first morning at the mangrove boardwalk (from 9 am) or Eco Beach.
Getting around once you're here
Use auto-rickshaws for short trips in town and hire a local cab for half or full days to reach the waterfalls, temples and day trips. See all transport options in Honavar.
When to travel
October to February is the best time to visit, with dry days and calm seas. March to May is the summer beach season. From June to October the monsoon brings roaring waterfalls but heavy rain, so plan to cross the Western Ghats in daylight. Read more on the best time to visit Honavar.
Plan your stay
We recommend three to four days. Start with our Honavar itineraries, pick a place to stay and browse the best things to do in Honavar.
Plan your trip
Ready for the river and the sea?
Pick a stay, choose an itinerary and book online on the property's site or a booking platform.