Visiting Solapur

Solapur sits on the Mumbai–Chennai rail line and the Pune–Hyderabad highway. Most visitors arrive by train or road.

Coming for the 2026 fair? The 10th fair is in Chennai (Chennai Trade Centre, Hall 4, 9–11 Dec 2026), not Solapur. See the fair and register online. This page is for visiting the SGMA office and member factories in Solapur.

From Pune≈ 250 km4 h by train

From Hyderabad≈ 300 km5 h by train

From Mumbai≈ 400 km6½ h by Vande Bharat

From Bengaluru≈ 620 km11 h by train

By train

Solapur Junction (station code SUR) is a major Central Railway station. Book at irctc.co.in; timings are approximate.

From Mumbai 6½–9 hCSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express (about 6½ h) plus several daily and overnight trains from CSMT, Dadar and LTT.

From Pune ≈ 4 hFrequent daily trains — Vande Bharat, intercity and passenger services.

From Hyderabad ≈ 5 hDaily express trains from Hyderabad and Secunderabad, with convenient overnight options.

From Bengaluru ≈ 11 hOvernight expresses via Guntakal or Vijayapura. Trains from Chennai, Kochi and Kanyakumari also pass through Solapur.

From Delhi and the north ≈ 24 hDirect trains from Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin), Jaipur and other northern cities.

At the station City centreSolapur Junction is in the heart of the city. Auto-rickshaws and taxis wait outside; the SGMA office in Chati Galli is a short ride away.

By road

From	Route	Distance	Driving time
Pune	NH 65 (Pune–Solapur highway)	≈ 250 km	≈ 5 h
Hyderabad	NH 65 via Zaheerabad, Umarga	≈ 300 km	≈ 5½ h
Mumbai	Mumbai–Pune Expressway, then NH 65	≈ 400 km	≈ 7 h
Bengaluru	NH 48 to Hubballi, then NH 52 via Vijayapura	≈ 620 km	≈ 10 h
Vijayapura (Bijapur)	NH 52	≈ 100 km	≈ 2 h

MSRTC and private operators run AC, sleeper and semi-sleeper coaches from Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru to the central bus stand near the railway station. One-way cabs from Pune and Hyderabad are easy to book. In the city, auto-rickshaws are the usual way to get around.

By air

Solapur Airport (SSE)

≈ 7 km from the city

On Hotgi Road. Commercial flights resumed in June 2025 with regional services. Routes are limited and change often — check the latest schedule before booking.

Pune (PNQ)

≈ 250 km · 5 h

The most convenient major airport, connected to all Indian metros. Continue by train, bus or taxi on NH 65.

Hyderabad (HYD)

≈ 300 km · 5½ h

Best for visitors from the south and east, and for international arrivals.

Mumbai (BOM)

≈ 400 km · 7 h

The largest international gateway; onward travel by Vande Bharat or overnight train is comfortable.

SGMA office in Solapur

Shri Solapur Readymade Kapad Utpadak Sangh
685, Chati Galli, Solapur, Maharashtra 413002

+91 87885 35559 · info@sgma.in

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Good to know

Best season: October to February is pleasant. March to May is hot — travel early and carry water.
Stay: hotels are around the railway station and on the Hotgi and Pune roads.
Language: Marathi is local; Hindi and English are widely understood in business.
Factory visits: most member units are in and around the city — call the office in advance.