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Leaving Mumbai's glass skyline and sea breeze for Kolhapur feels like stepping into another Maharashtra: the scent of spicy misal pav, the craft of its famous leather footwear, the Mahalakshmi Temple and Panhala Fort. You can fly, ride the train or take a long-distance bus.
Mumbai to Kolhapur by Train
Several express trains link Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Kolhapur (Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus). The Koyna Express 11029 leaves CSMT at 08:40 and arrives at 20:25. The Sahyadri Express 11023 leaves at 17:50 and arrives at 06:05, and the Mahalaxmi Express 17411 leaves at 20:20 and arrives at 07:25.[1]
The Koyna Express runs by day and lets you watch the Western Ghats roll past. The Sahyadri and Mahalaxmi Express are night trains with sleeper berths, so you wake up in Kolhapur. Air-conditioned classes sell out early, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Mumbai to Kolhapur by Bus
Buses leave Mumbai throughout the day and night, most of them AC sleepers with individual berths. Non-AC sleepers and seaters are cheaper but less comfortable. Check your boarding point in Mumbai before you book, because buses pick up in several parts of the city.
Mumbai to Kolhapur by Flight
Star Air flies direct between Mumbai and Kolhapur; daily direct service began in March 2026.[2] IndiGo connects the two cities via Hyderabad and takes about 8 hours in total. Kolhapur Airport is 9 km from the city centre.[3]
Tips for Traveling from Mumbai to Kolhapur
- Pack for the AC: Buses and trains can be cold, so keep a sweater or shawl in your carry-on.
- Overnight buses: They can arrive earlier than scheduled when roads are clear, so have your hotel details ready.
- Scenic views: On a daytime train or bus, a window seat on the right-hand side leaving Mumbai gives glimpses of the Western Ghats.
Timetable
| Flight Mumbai - Kolhapur $ 60.22โ180.03 1h 5m | |
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| Bus Mumbai - Kolhapur $ 13.60โ65.11 8h 30m โ 12h 20m | |
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| Train Mumbai - Kolhapur $ 5.26โ26.71 11h 5m โ 11h 45m | |
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| Bus Mumbai - Maharashtra $ 34.33 9h 35m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The train and the bus are the budget options. Flying costs more but saves most of the day.
A direct flight with Star Air is the fastest option; the express trains take around 11 to 12 hours.
The express trains need about 11 to 12 hours: the Koyna Express leaves CSMT at 08:40 and arrives at 20:25, the Mahalaxmi Express leaves at 20:20 and arrives at 07:25. A direct flight is much shorter, and a connection via Hyderabad takes about 8 hours.
Yes. The Sahyadri Express and the Mahalaxmi Express run overnight, and most buses are AC sleepers that travel at night.
Trains to Kolhapur leave from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). Check the station on your ticket before you set off.
At Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus in Kolhapur.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Indian Railways: Mail/Express/Superfast Train List. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [2] Star Air: Star Air: Fly Affordable across India (Star Air Commences Daily Direct Flights Between Kolhapur and Mumbai, 3 March 2026). Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [3] IndiGo: Mumbai to Kolhapur Flights. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
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