Kolar to Lonavala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kolar, Karnataka to Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1044 km
Approx Duration: 23.2 hrs
Route overview
Kolar to Lonavala is about 1044 km by road, roughly 23.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Kolar to Lonavala
About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolar. 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 48 km (about 58m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 348. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 648. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 48 km (about 58m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 696. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 846. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 996. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 48 km (about 58m of driving) — Arrive in Lonavala
By bus: Kolar to Lonavala
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~522 km Takes about 11h 36m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 522). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lonavala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Lonavala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~522 km Takes about 11h 36m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510.
- Arrive in Lonavala
By train: Kolar to Lonavala
The nearest railway stations are Bangarapet for Kolar and Lonavala for Lonavala. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp (16614) — departs 06:32 AM from Tyakal, arrives 03:14 AM (+1 day) at Lonavala, 20h 42m
- TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp (19567) — departs 10:51 AM from Tyakal, arrives 06:10 AM (+1 day) at Lonavala, 19h 19m
- TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp (16332) — departs 08:41 PM from Byatrayanhalli, arrives 05:59 PM (+1 day) at Lonavala, 21h 18m
- NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp (16340) — departs 08:53 PM from Byatrayanhalli, arrives 05:58 PM (+1 day) at Lonavala, 21h 5m
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 1044 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,580 · Sedan ₹13,670 · SUV ₹17,900 · Innova / MUV ₹20,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,150 · AC Seater ₹1,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,670 · AC Sleeper ₹2,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,970
- Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,070 · Third AC ₹1,490 · Second AC ₹2,120 · First AC ₹2,950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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