How to Reach Maharashtra

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Maharashtra is settled on the western coastline of India. It is the country’s third largest state and has attained international recognition in tourism. The state houses numerous cities like Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur that boast world-renowned attractions alluring a lot of Indian as well as International travelers. It is one of the best long holiday destinations to visit in India. You can reach Maharashtra by all modes of transportation via rail, road, air, and sea. The state is well-connected to all major destinations of India and worldwide.

How to Reach Maharashtra by Air (Flight)

One of India’s major airports is located in Maharashtra’s capital, Mumbai. Chhatrapati International Airport of Mumbai is connected to several cities around the world- such as Sharjah, New York, Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ahmadabad, Mauritius, Jaipur, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Frankfurt, Muscat, and many others. Other international airports in the state are located in Nagpur and Pune, which are also connected to various Indian cities. Maharashtra’s domestic airports are located in Mumbai (Santa Cruz Domestic Airport), Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Kolhapur.

Major Airports in Maharashtra

Airport Name Location
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) Mumbai
Pune International Airport (PNQ) Pune
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) Nagpur
Aurangabad Airport (IXU) Aurangabad

How to Reach Maharashtra by Train

The major railway station Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways of India. It is connected to various cities, such as Delhi, Pune, Lucknow, Bangalore, Kolkata, Nagpur, and Chennai. There are also railway stations in Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Aurangabad and Amravati that have excellent connectivity. Further, you can take a taxi or a bus to reach the main destination.

Major Railway Stations in Maharashtra

Railway Station Name Location
Kalyan Junction Kalyan
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai
Pune Junction Pune
Nagpur Junction Nagpur
Aurangabad Railway Station Aurangabad
Nashik Road Nashik

How to Reach Maharashtra by Road (Bus, Taxi)

The state is well-connected by road to all important cities of the country like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Ahmadabad, and Jaipur. In addition, Maharashtra is easily accessible by road from nearby states. Interstate and intrastate bus services are regularly available, and passengers can choose between government-owned or privately-owned railway buses. National highways that pass through the state are- NH 13, NH16, NH17, NH 3M NH4, NH 7, NH9, NH6, and many others.

Cities of Maharashtra


Things To Do in Maharashtra

FAQs

Q: Which is the best route for driving from Mumbai to Aurangabad?

Ans: There are three routes from Mumbai to Aurangabad by road, which includes:

  • Mumbai to Aurangabad via Nashik (362 km)
  • Mumbai to Aurangabad via Lonavala and Ahmednagar (367 km)
  • Mumbai to Aurangabad via Kalyan and Ahmednagar (365 km)

The best route for driving is via Nashik. It is the shortest and fastest route. It is an expressway and the road conditions of this route are good.

Q: What is the best way to reach Mumbai?

Ans: Mumbai has excellent rail connectivity with the rest of India, with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus being the most prominent station in the city. Trains to Mumbai are available from various major railway stations across the country, making it convenient for travelers. Some of the notable trains that run to Mumbai are the Mumbai Rajdhani, Mumbai Duronto, and the Konkan Kanya Express.