Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar Route by Bus, Flight and Train

Mahabaleshwar is an alluring hill station of Maharashtra that offers a panoramic view of waterfalls, mountains and verdant hills. Elephant head point; Bombay Point, Wilson Point, and Connaught Peak are some popular points in the city from where breathtaking views of the city can be enjoyed. Every year, the city welcomes hordes of tourists for its amazing views, alluring landscape, pleasant climate and numerous places to visit. There are numerous tourist attractions in the city that includes Chinaman’s falls, Dhobi Waterfall, Arthur’s seat, Venna Lake, etc. These attractions include forts, lakes, temples, waterfall, etc.

If you are planning a trip from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar then it is important to know all the possible means of transport to reach the place. Travelers can reach Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai through different transport like bus, taxi, and train. Let’s take a deep look:

By Flight

Mahabaleshwar doesn’t have an airport of its own and hence you need to take flight tickets to Pune as the airport is only 120 km from the city. If you have arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and want to reach Mahabaleshwar then the best way to reach your destination is through cab/taxi. Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar taxi are easily available on the airport and you will not face any kind of trouble during your itinerary.

 By Train

The nearest railway station to Mahabaleshwar hill station is at Wathar. The driving distance through rail between these two cities is 60 km. This is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to commute from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar. There are no direct trains from Mumbai and therefore you have to change the train from one station point. Check all the trains to Mahabaleshwar. For your comfortable journey book your trains tickets in advance.

By Road

Maharastra State Road Transport service offers frequent buses to Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nasik. Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar Bus distance is 262 km that takes around 6-9 hours to complete the journey. You can board local or private bus to reach your destination with ease. The bus fares start from Rs 350 and vary according to bus and seat type. You can also book Volvo Bus that is mostly preferred by the people for a comfortable itinerary. The roads are smooth and every bus operator adopts safety measures. It will be highly convenient if you book your bus tickets in advance. The buses from Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, and Goregoan can be boarded to reach Mahabaleshwar.