Ayodhya to Mahabaleshwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1716 km
Approx Duration: 38.1 hrs
Route overview
Ayodhya to Mahabaleshwar is about 1716 km by road, roughly 38.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Ayodhya to Mahabaleshwar
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ayodhya. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 429. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 579. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 729. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 858. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1008. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1158. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1287. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1437. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1587. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Mahabaleshwar
By bus: Ayodhya to Mahabaleshwar
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ayodhya. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ayodhya → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km Takes about 19h 4m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 858). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mahabaleshwar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Mahabaleshwar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km Takes about 19h 4m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450.
- Arrive in Mahabaleshwar
By train: Ayodhya to Mahabaleshwar
The nearest railway stations are Ayodhya for Ayodhya and Diwankhavati (about 26 km away) for Mahabaleshwar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 33h 31m in total: Faizabad-Mumbai LTT SF Express (12564) 11:55 PM Faizabad Jn to 04:24 AM Diva, then DADAR - MADGAON Jan Shatabdi Exp (12051) 06:00 AM Diva to 09:26 AM Chiplun — change at Diva (about 1h 36m wait)
- With one change, 33h 59m in total: FAIZABAD - MUMBAI LTT Saket Exp (11068) 03:35 PM Faizabad Jn to 08:47 PM Diva, then MUMBAI CST - MANGALORE Exp (12133) 10:52 PM Diva to 01:34 AM Chiplun — change at Diva (about 2h 5m wait)
- With one change, 35h 37m in total: Marudhar Express (14853) 07:58 PM Ulna Bhari to 07:13 AM Bharatpur Jn, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 12:40 PM Bharatpur Jn to 07:35 AM Chiplun — change at Bharatpur Jn (about 5h 27m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1716 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,980 · Sedan ₹22,410 · SUV ₹29,320 · Innova / MUV ₹32,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · AC Sleeper ₹3,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,460 · First AC ₹4,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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