The journey from Pune to Mumbai is a short 150 km trip, well-connected by the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the railway line. The most popular way is to take a train like the Deccan Queen or the Vande Bharat, which takes about 3 hours. Alternatively, the Shivneri bus service is a comfortable road option. This route connects the cultural capital of Maharashtra to the financial capital of India.
Total Distance: 150 km by road, 120 km straight-line.
Book your train tickets in advance for peak hours.
Shivneri buses are the most comfortable road option.
All year round, though monsoon offers scenic views of the Western Ghats.