How to travel from Kolhapur to Kerala, India

The distance between Kolhapur and Kerala is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kolhapur to Kerala by plane, taxi, 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 to Trivandrum (TRV)

Fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,610($170)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Miraj Jn then Ernakulam Town and then to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sawantwadi Bypass Sawantwadi then take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Distance1,146km (712 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolhapur and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Kolhapur to Kerala by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,610 ($170).

The distance between Kolhapur and Kerala is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (464 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kolhapur and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolhapur to Kerala is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₹13,610 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolhapur and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolhapur and Kerala. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolhapur to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miraj Jn and Ernakulam Town. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolhapur and Kerala. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Kolhapur and Kerala. We recommend that you fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolhapur and Kerala. Flights depart from Kolhapur (KLH) and arrive at Kochi (COK) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Kolhapur to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kolhapur to Kerala typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Kolhapur (KLH) and and arrive into Kochi (COK).

The closest major airport to Kerala is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Kerala. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) 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 Kolhapur and Kerala. The distance is around 1,146km (712 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolhapur to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₹13,610 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolhapur and Kerala

Transport options from Kolhapur to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Trivandrum (TRV) + 3 similar
3h 25m
₹13,610($170)
on demand1,445km (898 miles)
Fly3h 40m
₹13,610($170)
on demand1,310km (814 miles)
Plane and Taxi4h 5m
₹12,815($160)
on demand1,230km (764 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
₹8,755($110)
every 20 mins930km (578 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 3h
₹715($9)
once a week1,256km (781 miles)
Train via Hubli Jn1 day 7h
₹1,195($15)
once a week1,622km (1,008 miles)
Bus and Train
24hrs
₹1,590($20)
once a week1,195km (743 miles)
Drive
16h 60m
₹10,825($135)
on demand1,146km (712 miles)

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Airports near Kerala

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

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Kerala
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Kerala
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Kerala