Key hubs
Solapur airport and railway station
- Airport
- Solapur Airport (SSE), south of the city, opened in September 2024; check current flights. Pune (PNQ) is about 245 km away and Hyderabad about 305 km.
- Railway station
- Solapur (SUR), a major junction and the centre of the Solapur railway division; Hotgi and Kurduvadi are other junctions in the district.
- Getting around
- Autos, taxis and city buses in the city; hire a car or take state buses for Akkalkot, Nannaj and other day trips.
How to reach Solapur by air
Solapur Airport (SSE) is south of the city and opened in September 2024; scheduled services have been limited, so check current flights. Pune (PNQ) is about 245 km away and Hyderabad about 305 km by road.
How to reach Solapur by train
Solapur (SUR) is a major junction on the lines linking Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Hotgi and Kurduvadi are other junctions in the district; Akkalkot Road station serves Akkalkot, about 7 km from the town.
How to reach Solapur by road
Solapur is about 245 km from Pune and 410 km from Mumbai by road, on highways to Pune, Hyderabad and Bijapur. State buses link it with Akkalkot, Tuljapur and Pandharpur.
Getting around Solapur
Autos, taxis and city buses run in the city. For Akkalkot, Nannaj and other day trips, hire a car with a driver or use state buses.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Solapur
- Carry water and a hat for the fort and Nannaj; shade and seating are scarce.
- Hire a car with a driver for Akkalkot rather than relying on crowded buses.
- 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.