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How to Get from Mumbai to Pune

How to Get from Mumbai to Pune

Last updated: October 15, 2026
🇮🇳 India
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Pune is about 140 km from Mumbai and well linked by state road buses.[1] Road and rail are the realistic options, and the trip is short enough for a day return.

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Mumbai to Pune by Train

The prominent trains between Mumbai and Pune are the Deccan Queen and the Shatabdi Express, which take around 3.5 hours.[1] Central Railway fitted Vistadome coaches with glass roofs to the Deccan Queen, the Deccan Express and the Pragati Express in 2022.[2] Indian Railways opens reserved tickets 60 days before departure.[3] Tatkal tickets, the last-minute quota, open 1 day before the journey, at 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.[4]

Free luggage on Indian Railways is 70 kg in AC First, 50 kg in AC 2-tier, 40 kg in AC 3-tier, AC chair car and sleeper class, and 35 kg in second class.[5]

Mumbai to Pune by Bus

Mumbai and Pune are linked by state and roadways buses.[1] Driving from Mumbai via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway covers about 150 km in barely 2 to 3 hours.[1] Booking platforms list AC semi-sleeper, AC sleeper and non-AC sleeper coaches taking about 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes, with fares from about $4 up to about $30 (October 2026).[6] The long end of that range reflects traffic leaving Mumbai.

Comparing Your Options

ModeTypical timePrice
Bus3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes[6]About $4 to $30[6]
Car on the expresswayBarely 2 to 3 hours for about 150 km[1]Depends on the vehicle

Timetable

Mumbai - Pune More info / Tickets
Bus Mumbai - Pune $ 4.19–24.65 3h 15m – 6h 20m
  • →  AC Sleeper 05:45, 15:00, 16:00, 21:45, 22:15, 22:45, 23:00, 23:15
  • →  Non-AC Sleeper 15:15
  • →  AC Sleeper 2x1 16:05, 17:50, 21:05
  • →  A/C Semi Sleeper 04:30, 04:45, 05:00, 05:25, 05:35, 06:00, 06:15, 06:30, 06:45, 07:00, 07:25, 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:40, 12:15, 12:55, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30
Train Mumbai - Pune $ 4.35–19.32 3h 5m – 4h 5m
  • →  1A - AC First Class Sleeper 08:10, 08:40, 20:15, 21:00, 21:20, 22:40
  • →  2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 08:10, 08:40, 12:45, 14:00, 14:10, 20:15, 20:35, 21:00, 21:20, 21:30, 21:50, 22:40, 22:52, 23:55
  • →  3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 08:10, 08:40, 14:00, 14:10, 20:15, 20:35, 21:00, 21:20, 21:30, 21:50, 22:40, 22:52, 23:55
  • →  SL - Sleeper Class 08:10, 08:40, 12:45, 14:00, 14:10, 20:15, 20:35, 21:00, 21:20, 21:30, 21:50, 22:40, 22:52, 23:55
  • →  2S - Second Sitting Class 05:40, 06:40, 07:00, 08:40, 16:25, 17:10, 17:50
  • →  3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 08:10, 12:45, 20:15, 22:40
  • →  CC - AC Chair Class 05:40, 06:40, 07:00, 08:40, 16:05, 16:25, 17:10, 17:50, 21:20
  • →  EC - Extended AC Chair Class 16:05
  • →  EV - Vistadome AC 07:00, 16:25, 17:10

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Maharashtra to Pune?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Maharashtra to Pune, including current prices and schedules.

How far is Pune from Mumbai?

About 140 km according to the Pune district administration.

How long does the train from Mumbai to Pune take?

The Deccan Queen and the Shatabdi Express take around 3.5 hours.

How long does the drive from Mumbai to Pune take?

Driving via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway takes barely 2 to 3 hours for about 150 km, according to the district administration.

Are there Vistadome coaches on Mumbai to Pune trains?

Yes. Central Railway introduced Vistadome coaches on the Deccan Queen, Deccan Express and Pragati Express in 2022.

How much does the bus from Mumbai to Pune cost?

Booking platforms list about $4 to about $30 depending on the coach type, with journey times of about 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes (October 2026).

How early can I book a train from Mumbai to Pune?

Reserved tickets open 60 days before departure. Tatkal tickets open 1 day before the journey, at 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] District Pune, Government of Maharashtra: How to Reach. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  2. [2] Central Railway: Introduction of Vistadome Coach and Restoration of Pune-Mumbai-Pune Pragati Express. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  3. [3] Indian Railways: Advance Reservation. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  4. [4] Indian Railways: Tatkal Scheme. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. [5] Indian Railways: Luggage rules. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  6. [6] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Mumbai to Pune. Retrieved October 15, 2026.

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