How to travel from Kolhapur to Mangalore, India

The distance between Kolhapur and Mangalore is around 484km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kolhapur to Mangalore 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 MangaloreKolhapur if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Mangalore (IXE).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,940($150)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Belagavi and then to Mangalore VRL MAIN OFFICE.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Vijayanand Travels

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Train

Take the train to Londa Jn and then to Mangalore Jn.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Belagavi then take the train to Mangalore Jn.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mangalore.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolhapur and Mangalore

There are several options for getting from Kolhapur to Mangalore by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 15h 30m. 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 ₹11,940 ($150).

The distance between Kolhapur and Mangalore is around 484km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Kolhapur and Mangalore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolhapur to Mangalore is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₹11,940 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolhapur and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then 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 Kolhapur and Mangalore. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolhapur to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Londa Jn and Mangalore Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolhapur and Mangalore. Trains depart once a week and will take around 16h 20m, 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 Kolhapur and Mangalore. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kolhapur to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Belagavi and Belgavi RTO Shivajinagar. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Kolhapur and Mangalore. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolhapur and Mangalore. Flights depart from Kolhapur (KLH) and arrive at Mangalore (IXE) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Kolhapur to Mangalore. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kolhapur to Mangalore typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Kolhapur (KLH) and and arrive into Mangalore (IXE).

The closest major airport to Mangalore is Mangalore Airport (IXE) (IXE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) 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 Mangalore. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolhapur to Mangalore is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₹11,940 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolhapur and Mangalore

Transport options from Kolhapur to Mangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
₹11,940($150)
on demand1,070km (665 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
₹13,130($165)
every 3 hours484km (300 miles)
Bus to Belagavi, Fly5h 25m
₹10,905($135)
every 3 hours1,172km (728 miles)
Bus
11hrs
₹1,510($19)
twice daily539km (335 miles)
Train
16h 20m
₹715($9)
once a week643km (399 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 30m
₹555($7)
once a week570km (354 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
₹5,095($64)
on demand536km (333 miles)

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Airports near Mangalore

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

IXE
Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Mangalore
CNN
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Mangalore
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Mangalore