Kolhapur to Panhala Bus — MSRTC Timetable & Travel Guide
Panhala Fort (~20 km from Kolhapur) is one of the largest forts in the Deccan, associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. MSRTC runs very frequent buses from Kolhapur CBS to Panhala.
Kolhapur to Panhala — Bus Schedule
| First Bus from Kolhapur CBS | 6:30 AM |
| Last Bus from Kolhapur CBS | 7:00 PM |
| Frequency | Every 30–45 minutes |
| Journey Time | 35–45 minutes |
| Fare (one way) | ₹25–30 |
| Distance | ~20 km via Kasba Bawada |
Key Departure Times — Kolhapur CBS to Panhala
| Departure | Arrival (Panhala) | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30 AM | 07:15 AM | ₹25 |
| 07:15 AM | 08:00 AM | ₹25 |
| 08:00 AM | 08:45 AM | ₹25 |
| 09:00 AM | 09:45 AM | ₹25 |
| 10:30 AM | 11:15 AM | ₹25 |
| 12:00 PM | 12:45 PM | ₹25 |
| 02:00 PM | 02:45 PM | ₹25 |
| 04:00 PM | 04:45 PM | ₹25 |
| 06:00 PM | 06:45 PM | ₹25 |
Return — Panhala to Kolhapur CBS
Return buses from Panhala to Kolhapur CBS run from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM every 30–45 minutes. Last bus from Panhala: approximately 7:30 PM — don’t miss it if visiting the fort in the evening.
Panhala Fort — Visit Guide
- Fort open: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (free entry)
- Best time to visit: October to March. Avoid monsoon peak (July–August) as roads are slippery
- Famous for: Shivaji Maharaj’s residence, Teen Darwaza, Wagh Darwaza, panoramic views of Kolhapur
- From Panhala bus stop to fort gate: ~500 m walk
- Kombad Buruj & Andhar Bavdi: Notable structures inside the fort — explore in 2–3 hours
Kolhapur CBS — Contact
Phone: 0231-2650620 | Address: CBS, Station Road, Kolhapur 416001
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