Mumbai to Shirdi: Complete Travel Guide 2026

Mumbai to Shirdi — Overview

Mumbai to Shirdi takes around 4–5 hours by bus or private car (about 240 km via the Pune-Nashik highway), or around 1 hour by flight. Buses are the most popular option — affordable, frequent and running directly to Shirdi bus stand.

Travel Options

Transport	Duration	Cost	Notes
Train (Shirdi Express)	5–6 hours	₹200–600	Runs daily from Mumbai CST
MSRTC Bus	5–6 hours	₹300–500	Frequent services from Dadar
Private Volvo Bus	5 hours	₹500–900	AC sleeper available
Taxi / Cab	4–5 hours	₹3,000–4,000	Best for groups

💡 Darshan tip: Arrive early morning for shorter queues. Online darshan booking available at the official Shirdi Sai Baba website.

Places to Visit in Shirdi

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir — Main temple with Sai Baba's marble tomb.
Dwarkamai Masjid — Mosque where Sai Baba lived for most of his life.
Chavadi — Where Sai Baba slept on alternate nights.
Lendi Baug — Garden where Sai Baba spent time daily.
Shani Shingnapur — Famous Shani temple 65km from Shirdi.

Famous Food in Shirdi

Shirdi is known for its temple prasad — simple, pure vegetarian food distributed free to all devotees at the Sai Baba temple. The town has many vegetarian restaurants and small eateries serving Maharashtra-style thali meals.

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