Ratnagiri is a beautiful coastal city located about 350 kilometers from Vangaon. The most efficient way to reach is by taking a train from Vangaon to Mumbai, and then a direct train to Ratnagiri. If driving, you can take the NH 48 and then the Mumbai-Goa highway. The journey takes about 7 to 8 hours.
Total Distance: 350 km by road, 280 km air distance.
The Konkan railway route is very scenic.
Expect traffic on the Mumbai-Goa highway.
October to March, when the weather is pleasant.