How to Get from Nagpur to Mumbai
Overnight Duronto train and 1.5 hour flights from Nagpur to Mumbai: departure times, travel times and tips for the journey across Maharashtra.
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Nagpur sits at the geographical centre of India and is the gateway to the tiger reserves of Vidarbha. Mumbai is the country's financial capital on the Arabian Sea. About 691 km separate them as the crow flies.[1] You can cross that distance in about 90 minutes by air, or board a train after dinner and wake up on the coast.
Nagpur to Mumbai by Train
The Duronto Express 12290 leaves Nagpur at 20:40 and reaches Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai at 08:05, a night journey of about 11 hours 25 minutes. Coming the other way, the Duronto 12289 leaves CSMT at 20:15 and arrives in Nagpur at 07:20.[2] Book a berth early: a sleeper train on a route like this fills up quickly.
Nagpur to Mumbai by Flight
IndiGo flies between Nagpur and Mumbai every day, and the flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. On the dates listed in October 2026 the flight leaves Nagpur at 07:05. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport lies at Sonegaon, about 8 km from Nagpur, and Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 30 km from the city centre. On domestic flights IndiGo allows 15 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Departure | Duration |
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| Train (Duronto 12290) | 20:40 from Nagpur, arrives 08:05 at CSMT[2] | About 11h 25min |
| Flight (IndiGo) | 07:05 on listed October 2026 dates[1] | About 1h 30min |
Tips for Traveling from Nagpur to Mumbai
- Book Trains Early: Night trains between the two cities fill up, so reserve your berth as soon as your dates are fixed.
- Know Your Station: The Duronto from Nagpur ends at CSMT in South Mumbai, close to the Fort district and Colaba.
- Allow Time Into the City: Mumbai's airport is outside the centre, so leave plenty of time for the drive to South Mumbai at rush hour.
Timetable
| Flight Nagpur - Mumbai $ 57.65โ80.44 1h 30m โ 1h 45m | |
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| Bus Nagpur - Mumbai $ 18.64โ60.74 10h 45m โ 17h 15m | |
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| Taxi Nagpur - Mumbai $ 197.77โ293.22 12h 54m | |
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| Train Nagpur - Mumbai $ 8.00โ40.42 11h 35m โ 15h 48m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Flying is the fastest way. IndiGo flies the route daily and the flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
The flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The Duronto Express 12290 leaves Nagpur at 20:40 and arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 08:05, about 11 hours 25 minutes later.
The Duronto Express 12290 from Nagpur terminates at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in South Mumbai.
Yes. The Duronto Express 12290 leaves Nagpur at 20:40 and reaches CSMT at 08:05, so you sleep on board and arrive in the morning.
On domestic flights IndiGo allows 15 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage per passenger.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] IndiGo: Nagpur to Mumbai Flights. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [2] Indian Railways: Duronto Train Names with Details. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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