How to Reach Shirdi from Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad & Other Cities – Complete Travel Guide

Planning a spiritual journey to Shirdi, the holy town of Sai Baba, and wondering what’s the best way to get there? This complete Shirdi travel guide covers how to reach Shirdi from Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and other major cities in India — by train, bus, flight, or car.

How to Reach Shirdi from Pune

The distance between Pune and Shirdi is around 185 km, making it a perfect weekend pilgrimage.

• By Train: There are direct trains from Pune Junction to Sainagar Shirdi, taking about 5 hours.

• By Bus: Several Pune to Shirdi MSRTC and private buses run frequently. Travel time is 5–6 hours, depending on the route.

• By Car: The Pune–Ahmednagar–Shirdi route via NH60 is smooth and well-maintained. You can also hire a cab from Pune to Shirdi for a comfortable trip.

How to Reach Shirdi from Hyderabad

If you’re traveling from Hyderabad to Shirdi, there are multiple options depending on your time and budget.

• By Train: The Hyderabad–Shirdi Express is a convenient overnight train, covering the distance in about 14 hours.

• By Bus: Several Hyderabad to Shirdi overnight buses (AC, sleeper, and Volvo) are available, taking about 12–14 hours.

• By Flight: The nearest airport to Shirdi is the Shirdi International Airport (SAG), located just 14 km from the temple. You can fly from Hyderabad to Shirdi, or take a flight to Aurangabad or Pune and continue the journey by road.

Nearest Airport to Shirdi

The Shirdi International Airport offers regular flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore. If direct flights are unavailable, you can land at Aurangabad Airport (130 km) or Pune Airport (190 km) and continue your journey by taxi or bus.

How to Reach Shirdi from Other Major Cities

• From Bangalore: Direct trains and buses are available. You can also fly to Shirdi or Pune and continue by road.

• From Delhi: The Delhi–Sainagar Shirdi Express is the best rail option. Flights from Delhi to Shirdi are also available.

• From Chennai: You can reach Shirdi by the Chennai–Sainagar Express or by flight via Pune or Aurangabad.

• From Ahmedabad & Nagpur: Both cities are connected to Shirdi by direct trains and regular bus services.

Best Way to Reach Shirdi for Sai Baba Darshan

The best way to reach Shirdi depends on your location.

• From Mumbai or Pune, a road trip is the easiest.

• From Hyderabad, Delhi, or Chennai, trains or flights are more comfortable.
  Once in Shirdi, local transport like autos and taxis are easily available for temple visits and sightseeing.