How to travel from Alappuzha to Kolhapur, India

The distance between Alappuzha and Kolhapur is around 979km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Kolhapur by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KolhapurAlappuzha if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Kolhapur (KLH).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,550($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Madiwala and then to Kolhapur.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,865($36)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

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Train

Take the train to Ernakulam Jn then Miraj Jn and then to Kolhapur.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Madgaon then take the bus to Dabholkar Corner.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kolhāpur.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance979km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Kolhapur

There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Kolhapur by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).

The distance between Alappuzha and Kolhapur is around 979km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Alappuzha and Kolhapur by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Kolhapur is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Kolhapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alappuzha to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ernakulam Jn and Miraj Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Kolhapur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 24h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alappuzha and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alappuzha to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore Madiwala. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Alappuzha and Kolhapur. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Kolhapur. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Kolhapur (KLH). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kolhapur is Kolhapur Airport (KLH) (KLH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Kolhapur. Belgaum Airport (IXG) (IXG) and Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alappuzha and Kolhapur. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Kolhapur is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₹9,550 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Kolhapur

Transport options from Alappuzha to Kolhapur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
₹9,550($120)
every 2 hours1,363km (847 miles)
Train to Trivandrum Pett, Fly7h 5m
₹11,780($150)
twice a week1,588km (987 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 30m
₹8,120($100)
every 3 hours1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane and bus8hrs
₹7,880($100)
every 20 mins985km (612 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
₹2,865($36)
once daily1,255km (780 miles)
Train
24h 45m
₹635($8)
once a week1,108km (689 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 1h
₹635($8)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
₹9,230($115)
on demand979km (608 miles)

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Airports near Kolhapur

The following major airports near Kolhapur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

KLH
Kolhapur Airport (KLH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Kolhapur
IXG
Belgaum Airport (IXG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Kolhapur
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Kolhapur