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Kolhapur to Vaikom

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

1050 kmDistance

21 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹11650

Sedan₹13750

SUV₹18000

Innova / MUV₹20150

Tempo Traveller₹23400

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1160

AC Seater₹1890

Non-AC Sleeper₹1680

AC Sleeper₹2420

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2990

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Train

Sleeper₹660

Economy₹1080

Third AC₹1500

Second AC₹2130

First AC₹2970

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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 Vaikom

1050 km · ~23h · About 21h 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.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 350
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 500
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 650
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 700
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 850
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1000
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Arrive in Vaikom
Vaikom, Kerala
Hotels in Vaikom

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 Vaikom

1050 km · ~23h 20m · 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) · ~525 km
~11h 40m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520
Search buses Kolhapur to Vaikom
Change buses at a major city (around km 525)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaikom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Vaikom
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~525 km
~11h 40m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520
Search buses Kolhapur to Vaikom
Arrive in Vaikom
Vaikom, Kerala
Hotels in Vaikom

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 Vaikom

Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Vaikam Road for Vaikom.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h in total

Sahyadri Express#11024 · Express

10:50 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term

11h 56m71 stops

10:46 AM^+1dKopar Road

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 4m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

11:50 AMKopar Road

24h173 stops

11:50 AM^+1dKottayam

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 37h in total

Rani Chennamma Express#16590 · Express

02:20 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term

8h 15m39 stops

10:35 PMHubli Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Hubli Jn — about 8h 15m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast

06:50 AMHubli Jn

20h 30m166 stops

03:20 AM^+1dKottayam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 39h 20m in total

Mahalaxmi Express#11012 · Express

08:30 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term

9h 56m71 stops

06:26 AM^+1dKopar Road

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 5h 24m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

11:50 AMKopar Road

24h173 stops

11:50 AM^+1dKottayam

3ASLRunning 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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