By Train: Maharashtra has an extensive railway network, which makes it easily accessible from various parts of the country. The most prominent railway station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai. Other major railway stations include Pune Junction, Nagpur Junction, and Manmad Junction.
By Flight: For air travel, Maharashtra's main airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai. Other important airports are Pune International Airport, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, and Aurangabad Airport.
By Road: Maharashtra has a well-maintained network of national highways and state highways, which makes it accessible by road from neighboring states as well as from across India.
| City | Distance by Road (Approx.) | By Flight | By Train | Road Route (Suggested) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 1,420 km | Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | New Delhi to Mumbai Central or CSMT (Rajdhani, Duronto, Garib Rath) | Take the NH 48 route with a stopover in Udaipur. |
| Kolkata | 1,940 km | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Howrah to Mumbai via Howrah-Mumbai Mail or Duronto Express | Follow NH 16 until you hit Nagpur, then switch to NH 44 and continue to Maharashtra. |
| Bangalore | 900 km | Kempegowda International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Bangalore to Pune/Mumbai (Udyan Express, LTT Express) | Drive along NH 48, with an optional stop in Hubli. |
| Chennai | 1,340 km | Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Chennai to Mumbai/Pune (Chennai Express, Dadar Express) | Take NH 16 to NH 48 via Bengaluru and Pune. |
| Hyderabad | 690 km | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Hyderabad to Mumbai/Pune (Hussainsagar Express, Konark Express) | Use NH 65 to reach Pune and then Mumbai. |
| Ahmedabad | 530 km | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Ahmedabad to Mumbai (Shatabdi, Duronto) | Follow NH 48, which leads directly to Mumbai. |
| Jaipur | 1,150 km | Jaipur International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Jaipur to Mumbai Central (Garib Rath, Duronto) | Travel via NH 48 with a stopover in Vadodara. |
| Surat | 290 km | No direct flights | Surat to Mumbai Central (Various options including Shatabdi Express) | NH 48 is the direct route to Mumbai. |
| Pune | 150 km | Not applicable as Pune is in Maharashtra | Intra-state train services available | Pune to Mumbai via Mumbai-Pune Expressway. |
| Lucknow | 1,430 km | Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Lucknow to Mumbai (Pushpak Express, LTT Express) | Follow NH 44 to Nagpur then NH 48 to Mumbai, with a possible stop in Bhopal. |
Do note that the distances by road are approximate and can vary based on the exact starting location within the city. Additionally, while the suggested routes are commonly used by travelers, always verify and plan your travel considering the current road conditions, ongoing constructions, and preferred stopovers.
