Kolhapur to Palolem
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolhapur, Maharashtra to Palolem, Goa.
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 Palolem
246 km · ~5h 15m · About 5h 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 Old GoaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PalolemPalolem, Goa
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 Palolem
246 km · ~5h 28m · 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 → Palolem
AC Seater / Volvo · ~246 km
~5h 28m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹740
Usual tea / meal halts: Onda (~170 km)
- Arrive in Palolem
Palolem, Goa
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 Palolem
Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Cancona for Palolem.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 14h 9m in total
Change trains at Madhavnagar — about 3h 14m wait
1 change · 15h 4m in total
Change trains at Karad — about 2h 7m wait
1 change · 17h 24m in total
Change trains at Miraj Jn — about 7h 55m 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 Palolem: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolhapur to Palolem is about 246 km by road, roughly 4.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Mapusa.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 246 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹390 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹740
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolhapur to Palolem. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Margao210 km from Kolhapur
Hotels in Palolem
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Palolem
Extend Your Trip
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