Erode to Kolhapur
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 916 km
Approx Duration: 20.4 hrs
Route overview
Erode to Kolhapur is about 916 km by road, roughly 20.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Erode to Kolhapur
About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Erode. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 305. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 455. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 611. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 761. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Arrive in Kolhapur
By bus: Erode to Kolhapur
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Erode. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Erode → Kolhapur. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~916 km Takes about 20h 21m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Arrive in Kolhapur
By train: Erode to Kolhapur
The nearest railway stations are Erode Jn for Erode and C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 23h 34m in total: Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express (12678) 02:06 PM Ingur to 07:50 PM Bangalore City Jn, then Rani Chennamma Express (16589) 09:15 PM Bangalore City Jn to 01:40 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term — change at Bangalore City Jn (about 1h 25m wait)
- With one change, 24h 20m in total: TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp (12778) 10:25 PM Ingur to 12:45 PM Hubli Jn, then Hyderabad-Kolhapur BiWeekly Express (17003) 02:00 PM Hubli Jn to 10:45 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term — change at Hubli Jn (about 1h 15m wait)
- With one change, 24h 20m in total: TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp (12778) 10:25 PM Ingur to 12:45 PM Hubli Jn, then Hyderabad - C.Shahu Maharaj T. Kolhapur Special (07143) 02:00 PM Hubli Jn to 10:45 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term — change at Hubli Jn (about 1h 15m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 916 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,180 · Sedan ₹12,010 · SUV ₹15,720 · Innova / MUV ₹17,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,310 · Second AC ₹1,860 · First AC ₹2,590
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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