Shelu to Thane is a standard suburban commute on the Central Railway line. The distance is roughly 45 km. Most commuters take the local train towards CSMT and alight at Thane. The journey is efficient and avoids the road traffic of the Mumbai-Nashik highway. It takes about 60 minutes during off-peak hours.
Total Distance: 45 km driving distance, 38 km straight-line air distance.
Buy a monthly pass if you travel this route frequently to save money.
Year-round, though avoid peak morning and evening rush hours.