How to travel from Kochi to Kolhapur, India

The distance between Kochi and Kolhapur is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kochi 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.

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Fly

Fly from Kochi (COK) to Kolhapur (KLH).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,425($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Miraj Jn and then to Kolhapur.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolhāpur.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance934km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kochi and Kolhapur

There are several options for getting from Kochi to Kolhapur by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 23h 50m. 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 Kochi and Kolhapur is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 784km (487 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Kochi and Kolhapur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kochi to Kolhapur is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Kolhapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kochi to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miraj Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Kolhapur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 23h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kochi and Kolhapur. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (COK) to Kolhapur (KLH). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kochi 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 Kochi 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 Kochi 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kochi and Kolhapur. The distance is around 934km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Kolhapur is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹10,425 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kochi and Kolhapur

Transport options from Kochi to Kolhapur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
₹10,425($130)
on demand1,311km (815 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 10m
₹8,995($115)
every 3 hours975km (606 miles)
Fly to Goa (GOI), Bus6h 45m
₹8,755($110)
every 20 mins933km (580 miles)
Train
23h 50m
₹555($7)
once a week1,051km (653 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
₹8,835($110)
on demand934km (580 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