The distance between Kerala and Kolhapur is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kerala to Kolhapur by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kolhapur → Kerala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kochi (COK) to Kolhapur (KLH).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the train to Hubli Jn and then to Kolhapur.
Indian Railways
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Take the train to Sawantwadi Road then take the bus to ST Stand Kolhapur Opposite Konduskar Petrol Pump Kolhapur.
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There are several options for getting from Kerala to Kolhapur by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,425 ($130).
The distance between Kerala and Kolhapur is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (464 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kerala and Kolhapur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kerala to Kolhapur is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Kolhapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kerala to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochuveli and Hubli Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Kolhapur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kerala and Kolhapur. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (COK) to Kolhapur (KLH). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes you can fly from Kerala and Kolhapur. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Kolhapur (KLH) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Kerala to Kolhapur. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kerala to Kolhapur typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Kolhapur (KLH).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kerala and Kolhapur. The distance is around 1,128km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Kolhapur is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹10,425 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | ₹10,425($130) | on demand | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Fly to Kolhapur (KLH) | 4hrs | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 1,444km (898 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | ₹8,755($110) | every 20 mins | 933km (580 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | ₹1,195($15) | once a week | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
Train via Tirupati | 1 day 11h | ₹955($12) | once daily | 1,793km (1,114 miles) |
Train and Bus | 24h 10m | ₹1,590($20) | once a week | 1,195km (743 miles) |
Drive | 16h 35m | ₹10,585($135) | on demand | 1,128km (701 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
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Air India Limited
Indian Railways
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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
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The following major airports near Kolhapur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.