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Kolhapur to Punalur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolhapur, Maharashtra to Punalur, Kerala.

1174 kmDistance

23.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹13010

Sedan₹15360

SUV₹20110

Innova / MUV₹22510

Tempo Traveller₹26130

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1290

AC Seater₹2110

Non-AC Sleeper₹1880

AC Sleeper₹2700

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3340

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Train

Sleeper₹730

Economy₹1200

Third AC₹1670

Second AC₹2380

First AC₹3320

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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.

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By Car: Kolhapur to Punalur

1174 km · ~25h 29m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Kolhapur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 783
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 933
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1083
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Punalur
Punalur, Kerala
Hotels in Punalur

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 Punalur

1174 km · ~26h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~587 km
~13h 3m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,690
Search buses Kolhapur to Punalur
Change buses at a major city (around km 587)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Punalur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Punalur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~587 km
~13h 3m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,690
Search buses Kolhapur to Punalur
Arrive in Punalur
Punalur, Kerala
Hotels in Punalur

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 Punalur

Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Punalur for Punalur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 52h 30m in total

Rani Chennamma Express#16590 · Express

02:20 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term

16h 38m99 stops

06:58 AM^+1dYesvantpur Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 14h 2m wait

Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath

09:00 PMYesvantpur Jn

14h 10m102 stops

11:10 AM^+1dKollam Jn

3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 6h 20m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56338 · Passenger

05:30 PMKollam Jn

1h 20m8 stops

06:50 PMPunalur

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 52h 30m in total

Rani Chennamma Express#16590 · Express

02:20 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term

17h 15m101 stops

07:35 AM^+1dBangalore City Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 9h 40m wait

BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp#16315 · Express

05:15 PMBangalore City Jn

14h 20m123 stops

07:35 AM^+1dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 9h 55m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56338 · Passenger

05:30 PMKollam Jn

1h 20m8 stops

06:50 PMPunalur

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 52h 30m in total

Rani Chennamma Express#16590 · Express

02:20 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term

17h 15m101 stops

07:35 AM^+1dBangalore City Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 11h 15m wait

Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express#16321 · Express

06:50 PMBangalore City Jn

15h 15m115 stops

10:05 AM^+1dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 7h 25m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56338 · Passenger

05:30 PMKollam Jn

1h 20m8 stops

06:50 PMPunalur

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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