Kolhapur to Murud
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolhapur, Maharashtra to Murud, Maharashtra.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kolhapur to Murud
293 km · ~6h 12m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kolhapur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChiplunAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MurudMurud, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kolhapur to Murud
293 km · ~6h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolhapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolhapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolhapur → Murud
AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km
~6h 31m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹870
Usual tea / meal halts: Chiplun (~170 km)
- Arrive in Murud
Murud, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kolhapur to Murud
Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Roha for Murud.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 14h 1m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 2h 17m wait
1 change · 14h 33m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 2m wait
1 change · 14h 35m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 8m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Kolhapur to Murud: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolhapur to Murud is about 293 km by road, roughly 5.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 293 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Murud.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolhapur to Murud. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chiplun155 km from Kolhapur
Hotels in Murud
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3 Star Hotel
Murud
Things to Do in Murud
Taste local Malvani seafood at a family-run eatery
Head to a small, no-frills restaurant like Hotel Urmila or the seafood stalls near the jetty to try bombil (Bombay duck) fry, surmai curry, and solkadhi (coconut milk…
1 hour
Explore the Janjira Fort’s hidden cannons and royal baths
Inside the fort, don’t miss the two massive bronze cannons named Kalal Bangadi and Landa Qadam, each over 10 feet long, still aimed at the sea. Also visit the remains…
1.5 hours (part of the fort visit)
Boat ride to Murud-Janjira Fort
Take a shared or private motorboat from the Rajpuri jetty (about 20 minutes) to the formidable island fort, which withstood 22 naval attacks by the Portuguese, Dutch,…
2.5 hours (including boat and fort exploration)
Sunset walk along Murud Beach
Stroll the long, clean stretch of grey-gold sand that runs parallel to the main road, with the fort visible on the horizon. Look for local fishermen hauling in their…
1 hour
Visit the Padmadurg (Kasa Fort) ruins by boat
A quieter, less-visited fort about 6 km offshore, built by the Marathas in 1676 to rival Janjira. The boat ride from Murud jetty takes 30–40 minutes; the fort is mostly…
2 hours (including boat trip)
Walk through the Rajpuri village and old mosque
After your fort boat ride, wander into Rajpuri village, the ancient port that served Janjira. See the 400-year-old Jama Masjid with its weathered stone minarets, and…
45 minutes
Suggested Murud Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Arrive in Murud and check into your accommodation, then enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local seafood restaurant near the beach.
- Walk along Murud Beach for about an hour, collecting seashells and watching local fishing boats return with their catch.
- At sunset, walk to the designated viewpoint near the fort's ferry point, where you can photograph the massive Janjira walls and…
Day 2Day 2
- Take the 15-minute ferry from the Rajpuri jetty to Murud-Janjira fort; spend 2 hours walking through the ruins, seeing the 19…
- Return to the mainland and drive 15 minutes to Dighi beach, where you can have a simple picnic lunch under the shade of palm…
- Spend the late afternoon at Dighi, wading in the shallow water, or walk to the small Dighi jetty to watch fishermen mend their…
Day 3Day 3
- Take a guided or self-led walk through the village of Murud, passing by old Portuguese-style houses and small temples, then…
- Visit the local fish market in the morning to see the daily catch being auctioned, and chat with vendors about the day’s haul.
- After lunch, stop at a local cashew processing unit or roadside shop to buy fresh, roasted cashews and cashew feni (a local…
Extend Your Trip
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Murud → Harihareshwar
About 50 km by road
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