How to travel from Aurangabad to Kolhapur, India

The distance between Aurangabad and Kolhapur is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aurangabad to Kolhapur by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Pune and then to Kolhapur.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Parbhani Jn and then to Kolhapur.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kolhāpur.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,345($130)
Operated by

Aurangabad Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Kolhāpur.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance434km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aurangabad and Kolhapur

There are several options for getting from Aurangabad to Kolhapur by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).

The distance between Aurangabad and Kolhapur is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 9h 60m to get from Aurangabad and Kolhapur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aurangabad to Kolhapur is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Aurangabad and Kolhapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aurangabad and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aurangabad to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parbhani Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Aurangabad and Kolhapur. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 16h 15m, 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 Aurangabad and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aurangabad to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pune. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

MSRTC and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Aurangabad and Kolhapur. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aurangabad to Kolhapur. We recommend that you take the bus to Pune and then to Kolhapur. instead which will take 9h 60m.

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 Aurangabad and Kolhapur. The distance is around 434km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aurangabad to Kolhapur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around ₹1,115 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aurangabad and Kolhapur

Transport options from Aurangabad to Kolhapur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 60m
₹1,115($14)
every 3 hours469km (291 miles)
Train + 2 similar
16h 15m
₹480($6)
3 times a week725km (451 miles)
Train via Daund Chord Line17h 10m
₹480($6)
twice a week744km (462 miles)
Train via Ahmadnagar18h 25m
₹555($7)
once daily750km (466 miles)
Taxi
6h 15m
₹10,345($130)
on demand434km (270 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
₹4,140($52)
on demand434km (270 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