How to travel from Bangalore to Mumbai, India

The distance between Bangalore and Mumbai is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bangalore to Mumbai by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Elphinstone Road.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,005($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Pune and then to Dadar.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,025($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Dadar.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Mumbai.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance981km (610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangalore and Mumbai

There are several options for getting from Bangalore to Mumbai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,005 ($88).

The distance between Bangalore and Mumbai is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (525 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bangalore and Mumbai by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bangalore to Mumbai is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₹7,005 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangalore and Mumbai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bangalore and Mumbai. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bangalore and Mumbai with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 22h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bangalore and Mumbai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bangalore and Mumbai. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bangalore to Mumbai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pune. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

Vijayanand Travels and MSRTC run regular bus services between Bangalore and Mumbai. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangalore to Mumbai. We recommend that you fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Elphinstone Road. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Mumbai is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Mumbai. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Ozar Airport (ISK) (ISK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bangalore and Mumbai. The distance is around 981km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangalore to Mumbai is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₹7,005 ($88).

How do I get from Bangalore to Mumbai

Compare travel optionsbetween Bangalore and Mumbai

Transport options from Bangalore to Mumbai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 50m
₹7,005($88)
every 15 mins889km (552 miles)
Bus
19h 20m
₹3,025($38)
every 3 hours998km (620 miles)
Train
22h 50m
₹635($8)
once daily1,119km (695 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
₹7,960($100)
on demand981km (610 miles)

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Airports near Mumbai

The following major airports near Mumbai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Mumbai
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Mumbai
ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Mumbai