How To Get From Pune To Mumbai

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Pune, the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra, is located at the confluence of Mula and Mutha Rivers. Founded by the valiant Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, Pune lies at an elevation of about 560 meters from sea level and is popularly known as the 'Queen of Deccan'.

Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra, formed by a group of seven connected islands, namely Bombay Island, Parel, Mazagaon, Mahim, Colaba, Worli and Old Woman's Island, was formerly known as Bombay. In 1996 the city’s name was officially changed to Mumbai, the original Marathi name derived from the Goddess Mumba who was worshipped by the Koli fishermen who were the first inhabitants.

The main attractions of Mumbai are the Gateway of India, overlooking the harbour, the Prince of Wales museum, Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Elephanta cave island located in the Arabian sea , Parsi Fire temple, Marine Drive also known as ‘the Queens Necklace’ and Chowpatty beach.

The best way to reach from Mumbai to Pune is by road and it takes a travel time of about 3 hours. The Mumbai-Pune Express connects these two ...
... places. The drive on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, a six lane well laid concrete tolled expressway, takes you through the Sahyadri mountain ranges via many passes. The drive is considered one of the best. Along the way you pass through places like Sutarwadi, Mankhurd, Lonavala and Khandala.

Regular bus services are available from Pune to Mumbai. The bus fare rates depend upon the type of bus chosen by the traveller. It usually ranges from 400 rupees to 600 rupees. Taxis are also available to travel from Pune to Mumbai. The charges range from 9 to 13 rupees per kilometre depending upon the type of vehicle. Shared vehicles are also available.

There are regular train services available from Pune to Mumbai. The travel time taken to reach Mumbai from Pune via rail is about 3 to 4 hours. Madurai Express No: 11044 that leaves at 02:05 am from Pune Junction reaches by 05:50 am at LTT Station on Fridays. Indrayani Express No: 22106 depart at 06:35 pm from Pune and reaches by 09:55 pm at Mumbai CSTM on all days. Intercity Express No: 12128 leave at 08:00 pm from Pune Junction and reaches at about 12:00 AM at Mumbai CSTM on all days. Deccan Express No: 11008 leaves at about 07:10 pm from Pune Junction and reaches by 11:10 pm at Mumbai on all days. Udyan Express No: 16530 depart at 08:05 pm from Pune Junction and reaches by 11:40 pm at Mumbai on all days.

Regular flight services are available between these two important airports and it is the fastest way of reaching from Pune to Mumbai.

Mumbai To Delhi is the trip from city of commerce to the capital city whereas Mumbai to Chandigarh is the trip from commerce to Industy.