How to Reach Mahabaleshwar
At a distance of about 120 km, Pune Airport is the nearest airport to Mahabaleshwar. By taxi, it costs around Rs. 300 to reach the airport. The closest International Airport is the Mumbai Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport, about 245 km away.
Wathar is the nearest railway station, about 60 km away. You have several trains plying from Mumbai, Pune and other major cities to Wathar, from where you can take a taxi ride to Mahabaleshwar.
Nearest Railway Station to Mahabaleshwar
| Wathar |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahyadri expres (11023) |
5:50 PM Mumbai cst (CSTM) |
12:58 AM Wathar (WTR) |
All days |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahyadri expres (11023) |
10:05 PM Pune jn (PUNE) |
12:58 AM Wathar (WTR) |
All days |
One can opt for either a state transport bus or private luxury buses from most of the major cities within Maharashtra to reach Mahabaleshwar. The tariff rate per seat is in the range of about Rs. 75 to Rs. 250. Luxury buses will charge a higher tariff. The hill station is 2.5-3 hours away from Pune on a bike. Mahabaleshwar can be travelled to from Mumbai via Pune of Mahad. The former comes close to 300 km while the latter is around 250 km.