| Ballari Junction | |
| Native Name: | Bellary Junction |
| Type: | Indian Railways station |
| Style: | Indian Railways |
| Address: | National Highway 150A, Ballari, Karnataka |
| Country: | India |
| Coordinates: | 15.1455°N 76.9235°W |
| Line: | Guntakal–Vasco da Gama section, Ballari–Chikjajur line |
| Other: | Auto stand, City Bus Stand |
| Elevation: | 387m (1,270feet) |
| Structure: | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Platform: | 4 |
| Tracks: | 6 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Bicycle: | Yes |
| Opened: | 1896, 151 years ago |
| Electrified: | Yes |
| Owned: | Indian Railways |
| Operator: | South Western Railway |
| Status: | Functioning |
Ballari Junction railway station, formerly Bellary Junction railway station (station code: BAY) is a main railway station in Ballari district, Karnataka. It serves Ballari. This is one of the oldest railway stations in India, and possibly the second in karnataka, built by the British Raj more than 150 years ago. The foundation stone for Ballari Junction was laid in 1869. Mahatma Gandhi visited Ballari and spent about eight hours at the railway station here on 1 October 1921.[1] [2]
Previously, the Ballari was part of Southern Mahratta Railway on Hubballi–Guntakal rail line.[3] station consists of four platforms for its junction for three routes going towards Rayadurgam, Guntakal and Hosapete.
Some of the important trains that run from Ballari Junction are: