How to Reach Ganpatipule
The closest International airport to Ganpatipule is the Mumbai International Airport, which is around 375 km away. This airport is further connected to major destinations withing and outside India with daily, regular flights. Rathnagiri Airport is the closest airport, at a distance of 50 km. Kolhapur comes a close second, at a distance of close to 145 km. Taxi and cab rides are available from the airport to Ganpatipule at reasonable costs.
Ratnagiri, at a distance of 50 km, is the closest major railway station to Ganpatipule. Regular trains ply from cities like Mumbai, Pune, etc. to Ratnagiri daily. Bhoke is technically the closest station, although it isn�t as well connected as Ratnagiri is.
Nearest Railway Station to Ganpatipule
| Ratnagiri |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangalore exp (12133) |
10:15 PM Mumbai cst (CSTM) |
3:15 AM Ratnagiri (RN) |
All days |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trivndrm rjdhni (12432) |
11:00 AM Hazrat nizamuddin jn (NZM) |
9:25 AM Ratnagiri (RN) |
SUN, TUE, WED |
Driving down from Mumbai to Ganpatipule is a great option. The roads and ghats are well made, while the surroundings are charismatic. The distance is around 375 km. It is just 50 km before Ratnagiri on the road from Mumbai to Goa. There are also state-run and MTDC buses available that are not only economically viable but comfortable too. The MSRTC undertakes a daily journey from to Ganpatipule from Mumbai. One can opt for cabs too.