Key hubs
Kolhapur airport and railway station
- Airport
- Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport (KLH) at Ujlaiwadi, about 9 km south-east of the city; limited scheduled flights, so check current routes. Pune is the larger alternative.
- Railway station
- Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (KOP), with services to Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi
- Getting around
- Autos, app cabs and hired cars with a driver; a car is needed for Panhala, Jyotiba and Khidrapur
How to reach Kolhapur by air
Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport (KLH) at Ujlaiwadi is about 9 km south-east of the city, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road. Scheduled flights are limited and change, so check current routes. Pune (PNQ) is the larger alternative, about 230 km away by road.
How to reach Kolhapur by train
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (KOP) connects Kolhapur by rail with Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi, among other cities. It is the usual arrival point for visitors coming by train.
How to reach Kolhapur by road
Kolhapur is on the Pune to Bengaluru highway corridor, and state and private buses link it with Pune, Mumbai and towns in Karnataka. Pune is about 230 km away, roughly five hours depending on traffic.
Getting around Kolhapur
Autos and app cabs cover the city. The temple, Mahadwar Road and Town Hall Museum are close together; the New Palace and Rankala Lake are a short ride away. Hire a car with a driver for Panhala, Jyotiba and Khidrapur.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kolhapur
- Panhala and Jyotiba involve slopes and steps; use a car as close to the sights as the road allows, and carry water.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.