Routes›From Mahabaleshwar›Pune
Mahabaleshwar to Pune by bus or road
120 km by road. The cab is fastest at 3 h; the bus is cheapest, from ₹140 per person.
Pune to MahabaleshwarFastest
Cab
Private taxi / Innova
3 h door to door
Cheapest
Bus
MSRTC Shivshahi
from ₹140 per person
Best value
Bus
MSRTC Shivshahi
cheapest at mid fares among options within 1.5× the fastest time
Every option, compared
Door-to-door times (flight times include about three hours at the airports). Fares are typical ranges from budget to premium class.
| Mode | Service | Time | Fare | Overnight | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | MSRTC Shivshahi | 3.5 h | ₹140–₹460per person | No | Daily |
| Cab | Private taxi / Innova | 3 h | ₹2,400–₹3,700per car (up to 4) | No | Daily |
What it costs your group, one way
Fares × people; a cab is priced per car, one car per four people.
| Option | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Bus · MSRTC Shivshahi | ₹280–₹920 | ₹560–₹1,840 |
| Cab · Private taxi / Innova | ₹2,400–₹3,700 | ₹2,400–₹3,700 |
Once you’re in Pune
- Best time: October – February
- Typical stay: 3 days
- Railhead: Pune Junction
- Airport: Pune Airport (PNQ), 10 km
- On the ground: from ₹7,600 for two over 3 days — stay, food, local transport and entry, typical rates (not season-adjusted), excluding this journey.
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