Ratnagiri is a beautiful port city on the Arabian Sea coast in the southwestern part of Maharashtra, India. Known for its pristine beaches, historical monuments, and the delicious Alphonso mangoes, Ratnagiri is a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Below are the various ways to reach Ratnagiri by train, flight, and road.
Ratnagiri is well-connected by rail with the rest of India. The nearest major railway station is Ratnagiri Railway Station (RN). It lies on the Konkan Railway which links Mumbai to Mangalore. Trains such as the Konkan Kanya Express and the Mandavi Express frequently run to and from Ratnagiri, linking it with several major cities.
Currently, Ratnagiri does not have a commercial airport. The nearest airports are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai and Goa International Airport (GOI) in Dabolim, Goa. From there, one can take a train or rent a car to reach Ratnagiri.
Ratnagiri has excellent road connectivity with various parts of Maharashtra and neighboring states. The city is accessible via the National Highway 66 (NH-66), which runs parallel to the west coast of India.
| City | Distance (Approx.) | By Road | By Train | By Flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 345 kms | Take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and continue on NH-66 towards Ratnagiri. You can stop over at Panvel or Kolad for a short break. | Board a train from Mumbai CSMT to Ratnagiri Railway Station. | - |
| Delhi | 1,675 kms | Drive through Agra, Gwalior, Jaipur, and Udaipur. Recommended stops are Jaipur and Vadodara. | Catch a train to Mumbai and then transfer to a Ratnagiri bound train. | Fly to Mumbai and then take a train/car to Ratnagiri. |
| Bangalore | 720 kms | Use NH-48 and NH-66 to reach Ratnagiri with possible stops at Mangaluru or Udupi. | Direct trains to Ratnagiri are available. | Fly to Mumbai/Goa then take a train/car. |
| Hyderabad | 710 kms | Travel via NH-65 to Pune and then use the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and NH-66. | No direct train. Transfer at Mumbai or Pune. | Fly to Mumbai/Goa and then take a train/car. |
| Kolkata | 2,150 kms | Travel through NH-16, with recommended stops at Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. | Direct trains are not available. Transfer at Mumbai or Pune. | Fly to Mumbai/Goa, then train/car to Ratnagiri. |
| Chennai | 1,190 kms | Drive through NH-48, with possible stops at Bengaluru or Mangaluru. | No direct train. Transfer at Mumbai. | Fly to Mumbai/Goa, then take a train/car. |
| Jaipur | 1,230 kms | Take NH-48 via Vadodara and Mumbai. Udaipur can be a good stopover. | No direct train. Transfer at Mumbai. | Fly to Mumbai/Goa then take a train/car. |
| Ahmedabad | 850 kms | Drive on NH-48 till Mumbai and then switch to NH-66 towards Ratnagiri, have a stop at Vadodara or Surat. | Connect through Mumbai for a train to Ratnagiri. | Fly to Mumbai/Goa then take a train/car. |
| Kanpur | 1,570 kms | A good route is via Jhansi, Gwalior, Indore, and Mumbai, with a recommended stop in Indore. | Trains are available with transfers at Mumbai. | Fly to Mumbai, then a train/car to Ratnagiri. |
| Pune | 305 kms | Dive through the Mumbai-Bengaluru Expressway (NH-48) and then NH-66 to Ratnagiri with a possible stop in Satara. | Many trains are available directly to Ratnagiri. | - |
Note that the distances are approximate and might vary. Road conditions and travel preferences can affect the actual travel time and distance. Always check current conditions and schedules before planning your journey.
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