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Jalgaon sits in the north of Maharashtra between the Satpura range to the north and the Ajanta range to the south. The district is a business centre for gold, pulses, cotton and bananas, and Jalgaon is known as the banana city.[1] Many visitors use it as a base for the Ajanta Caves. From Pune you can go by train or by bus.
Pune to Jalgaon by Train
The Pune-Bhusaval Express 11026 leaves Pune Jn at 11:45 and reaches Bhusaval Jn at 21:50. In the other direction, the Bhusaval-Pune Express 11025 leaves Bhusaval Jn at 00:25 and arrives in Pune Jn at 12:05.[2] Bhusaval is the next major junction beyond Jalgaon on this line. Check on the Indian Railways booking site that your train stops at Jalgaon Jn before you book.
Choosing a class
Long-distance Indian trains offer Sleeper class without air conditioning, AC Tier classes with berths, and AC Chair Car for daytime trips. Pick a berth class for a night departure and a chair car or sleeper for a day train.
Pune to Jalgaon by Bus
The state operator MSRTC runs several bus types, including Shivshahi, Shivneri, Semi Luxury and Sleeper services, and sells e-tickets online and through its mobile app.[3] Private bus operators also serve this route. Pick a sleeper bus if you want to lie down on a long ride.
Which Option to Choose
- Train: a calm daytime ride through the Maharashtra countryside, with a berth if you want to sleep.
- Bus: a direct road link with state and private operators, handy when no train fits your day.
Tips for Traveling from Pune to Jalgaon
- Book trains early: berths in the AC classes fill up quickly on long-distance trains.
- Station arrival: Pune Junction is busy, so reach it well before departure to find your platform.
- Ajanta Caves: Jalgaon is a common starting point for the Ajanta Caves, and Bhusaval is the junction just beyond it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can take a train towards Bhusaval, such as the Pune-Bhusaval Express 11026, or an overnight bus. Check that the train stops at Jalgaon Jn before you book.
The Pune-Bhusaval Express 11026 leaves Pune Jn at 11:45 and reaches Bhusaval Jn at 21:50.
Yes. Long-distance trains offer sleeping berths in Sleeper and AC Tier classes, and many buses are sleeper coaches.
Take the train for a calm daytime ride with more space. Take a bus when no train fits your schedule.
Yes. MSRTC sells e-tickets on its reservation website and through its mobile app.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Government of Maharashtra: District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
- [2] Indian Railways: Mail/Express/Superfast Train Names with Details. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
- [3] Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation: Welcome to MSRTC: Bus Schedule and Online Booking. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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