How to travel from Mumbai to Pune, India

The distance between Mumbai and Pune is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Pune Jn.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Pune.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

MSRTC

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pune.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,775($60)
Operated by

TravelGujju

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Drive

Drive to Pune.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Pune

There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Pune by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,775 ($60).

The distance between Mumbai and Pune is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Mumbai and Pune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Pune is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₹4,775 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Pune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mumbai and Pune. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mumbai and Pune with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Pune. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Mumbai and Pune. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mumbai and Pune with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.

MSRTC run regular bus services between Mumbai and Pune. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mumbai to Pune. We recommend that you take the train to Pune Jn. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Pune is Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Pune. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) and Shirdi Airport (SAG) (SAG) 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 Mumbai and Pune. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Pune is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).

How do I get from Mumbai to Pune

Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Pune

Transport options from Mumbai to Pune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
₹160($2)
hourly180km (112 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₹400($5)
every 20 mins155km (96 miles)
Taxi
2h 5m
₹4,775($60)
on demand151km (94 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
₹1,275($16)
on demand151km (94 miles)

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Airports near Pune

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

PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Pune
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Pune
SAG
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Pune