The distance between Mangalore and Kolhapur is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Mangalore to Kolhapur by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Kolhapur (KLH).
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Take the bus to Belgavi RTO Shivajinagar and then to Kolhapur.
Vijayanand Travels
Take the train to Londa Jn and then to Kolhapur.
Indian Railways
Take the train to Belgaum then take the bus to Kolhapur Maharashtra.
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There are several options for getting from Mangalore to Kolhapur by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,105 ($125).
The distance between Mangalore and Kolhapur is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Mangalore and Kolhapur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mangalore to Kolhapur is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Mangalore and Kolhapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mangalore and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mangalore to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore Jn and Londa Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.
Indian Railways run train services between Mangalore and Kolhapur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 17h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mangalore and Kolhapur. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mangalore to Kolhapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Belgavi RTO Shivajinagar and Belagavi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Mangalore and Kolhapur. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mangalore and Kolhapur. Flights depart from Mangalore (IXE) and arrive at Kolhapur (KLH) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Mangalore to Kolhapur. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM) and Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mangalore to Kolhapur typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Mangalore (IXE) 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 Mangalore and Kolhapur. The distance is around 524km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mangalore to Kolhapur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around ₹1,510 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 50m | ₹14,325($180) | on demand | 1,800km (1,119 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | ₹10,105($125) | every 3 hours | 883km (548 miles) |
Fly to Hubli (HBX), Bus | 5hrs | ₹13,130($165) | every 3 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | ₹1,510($19) | twice daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Train | 17h 50m | ₹715($9) | once a week | 643km (399 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 60m | ₹555($7) | once a week | 571km (355 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | ₹4,935($62) | on demand | 524km (325 miles) |
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Vijayanand Travels
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kolhapur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.