Nanded to Kolhapur
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Nanded, Maharashtra to Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 551 km
Approx Duration: 12.2 hrs
Route overview
Nanded to Kolhapur is about 551 km by road, roughly 12.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Nanded to Kolhapur
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nanded. 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.
- 126 km (about 2h 31m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 276. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 426. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 126 km (about 2h 31m of driving) — Arrive in Kolhapur
By bus: Nanded to Kolhapur
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nanded. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nanded. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nanded → Kolhapur. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~551 km Takes about 12h 15m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,590.
- Arrive in Kolhapur
By train: Nanded to Kolhapur
The nearest railway stations are Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded and C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DHANBAD - KOLHAPUR CSMT Deekshabhoomi Exp (11046) — departs 04:00 AM from Huzur Sahib Nanded, arrives 04:00 AM (+1 day) at C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, 24h
- With one change, 16h 55m in total: Nanded Pune Express (17614) 09:20 PM Huzur Sahib Nanded to 05:40 AM Kurduvadi, then Solapur-Kolhapur Express (11051) 09:07 AM Kurduvadi to 02:15 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term — change at Kurduvadi (about 3h 27m wait)
- With one change, 18h 5m in total: Nanded-Pune SuperFast Express (12730) 09:20 PM Huzur Sahib Nanded to 09:53 PM Purna Jn, then NAGPUR - KOLHAPUR EXP (11403) 11:45 PM Purna Jn to 03:25 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term — change at Purna Jn (about 1h 52m wait)
- With one change, 18h 5m in total: Nanded Pune Express (17614) 09:20 PM Huzur Sahib Nanded to 10:09 PM Mirkhal, then NAGPUR - KOLHAPUR EXP (11403) 11:57 PM Mirkhal to 03:25 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term — change at Mirkhal (about 1h 48m wait)
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 551 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,160 · Sedan ₹7,260 · SUV ₹9,520 · Innova / MUV ₹10,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹880 · AC Sleeper ₹1,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹580 · Third AC ₹800 · Second AC ₹1,130 · First AC ₹1,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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