How to travel from Indore to Thane, India

The distance between Indore and Thane is around 535km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Indore to Thane by plane, subway, 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 Indore (IDR) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Thane.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,685($84)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Mumbai Borivali.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Purple Bus

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Drive

Drive to Thāne.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Indore and Thane

There are several options for getting from Indore to Thane by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,685 ($84).

The distance between Indore and Thane is around 535km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Indore and Thane by plane, subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Indore to Thane is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₹6,685 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Thane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Indore and Thane. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Thane. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Indore and Thane. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Indore to Thane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mumbai Borivali and S T Stand. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Purple Bus run regular bus services between Indore and Thane. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Indore to Thane. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Thane. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Thane is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Thane. 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 Indore and Thane. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Thane is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₹6,685 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Indore and Thane

Transport options from Indore to Thane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 30m
₹6,685($84)
every 20 mins535km (333 miles)
Bus
15h 50m
₹1,590($20)
every 3 hours629km (391 miles)
Drive
8hrs
₹4,535($57)
on demand557km (346 miles)

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Airports near Thane

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

BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Thane
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Thane
ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Thane