If you are starting in Mumbai city, the best way to reach Pune depends on where you live, what time you need to arrive and how much luggage you carry. Trains are convenient near railway stations, buses offer a range of seat categories, and an intercity cab saves transfers.
Option 1: Mumbai To Pune By Intercity Train
The following are the main dedicated Mumbai–Pune intercity trains plus a frequently used early departure. Times shown are published timetable listings (24-hour format) and must be checked for your actual travel date on IRCTC or NTES.
Train (number)Mumbai CSMT departurePune arrivalIndicative durationIndrayani Express (22105)05:4009:053h 25mIntercity Express (12127)06:4010:003h 20mDeccan Express (11007)07:0011:054h 05mPragati Express (12125)16:2519:503h 25mDeccan Queen (12123)17:1020:253h 15mSinhagad Express (11009)17:5021:504h 00m
A different departure or arrival station may apply on other services. Train schedules, stoppages, operating days and seat classes can change; these are not live reservations.
Who Should Choose A Train?
Consider a train if your origin is near CSMT or another scheduled stop, you can reach Pune Junction easily, and you do not need a direct drop at a distant Pune locality.
Option 2: Mumbai To Pune By Intercity Bus
Instead of one fixed bus departure, Mumbai has multiple boarding locations and service patterns. The schedule below describes representative departures from public timetable listings, not guaranteed day-of-travel departures.
Bus type / serviceExample Mumbai boardingTypical departure timingWhat to expectAC Shivneri (Volvo)DadarFrom ~05:15; frequent daytime departures, varying by stopReserved AC seating; frequent serviceAC Shivneri (Volvo)Borivali (Sukurwadi)From ~05:00; departures into eveningUseful from western suburbsSemi-luxury HirkaniBorivali (Sukurwadi)Examples from ~05:15 and ~06:00; check current listingTypically cheaper, comfort differsPrivate AC sleeper / seaterVaries by operator and pickupOperator-specific morning, evening or night servicesCompare pickup and drop points carefully
Bus Ticket Price And Transfer Costs
Budget roughly ₹400–₹700+ per person for many AC intercity buses; the exact price varies by boarding point, service type and booking date. Some non-AC options may be cheaper. Factor in transport to the boarding stop and from the Pune drop point.
Option 3: Mumbai To Pune By Private Intercity Cab
A direct cab works well when the actual journey is home-to-office, hotel-to-home or a family trip with bags. You can choose your pickup time and confirm a specific Pune drop-off. R-Cabs currently lists vehicle starting fares from ₹2,500 on various Mumbai-area to Pune route pages; your final fare depends on the address and vehicle.
Cab categoryPublished starting fareBest use caseXcent / Dzire / Etios sedan₹2,500–₹2,700 per vehicleSolo travelers, couples, light luggageErtiga₹3,200 per vehicleFamilies or small groupsInnova / Innova Crysta₹3,500–₹4,000 per vehicleGroup travel and extra comfort
Confirm parking exclusion, toll coverage for the agreed route and any waiting or extra-stop charges.
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Which Option Is Best For Your Journey?
Travel priorityConsider firstWhyLowest solo-traveler spendTrain or busUsually lower per-person fareStation-to-station journeyTrainAvoids highway driving delays on the rail segmentFlexible boarding optionsBusMultiple boarding points and servicesDoor-to-door with luggageCabMinimizes transfersGroup of 3–6Compare cab split costPer-person total may be competitive
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is fastest from Mumbai to Pune?
Some intercity trains have relatively short station-to-station schedules; a cab may be quicker door-to-door depending on location and traffic.
What trains run between Mumbai and Pune?
Major dedicated services include Indrayani, Intercity, Deccan Express, Pragati, Deccan Queen and Sinhagad Express.
Are Mumbai–Pune buses available throughout the day?
There are multiple services and departure patterns, but availability depends on boarding point and date.
