Ayodhya to Shirdi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Shirdi, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1443 km
Approx Duration: 32.1 hrs
Route overview
Ayodhya to Shirdi is about 1443 km by road, roughly 32.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Ayodhya to Shirdi
About 29h 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.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 361. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 511. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 661. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 722. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 872. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1022. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1082. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1232. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1382. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Arrive in Shirdi
By bus: Ayodhya to Shirdi
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) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 722). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shirdi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shirdi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Arrive in Shirdi
By train: Ayodhya to Shirdi
The nearest railway stations are Ayodhya for Ayodhya and Sainagar Shirdi for Shirdi. 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, 25h 39m in total: FAIZABAD - MUMBAI LTT Saket Exp (11068) 03:35 PM Faizabad Jn to 07:50 AM Itarsi Jn, then Karnataka Express (12628) 08:35 AM Itarsi Jn to 05:14 PM Chitali — change at Itarsi Jn (about 45m wait)
- With one change, 27h 4m in total: Faizabad-Mumbai LTT SF Express (12564) 11:55 PM Faizabad Jn to 06:30 AM Allahabad Jn, then MANDUADIH - PUNE Gyan Ganga Exp (22132) 07:48 AM Allahabad Jn to 02:59 AM Chitali — change at Allahabad Jn (about 1h 18m wait)
- With one change, 27h 5m in total: Faizabad-Mumbai LTT SF Express (12564) 11:55 PM Faizabad Jn to 06:30 AM Allahabad Jn, then DARBHANGA - PUNE Gyan Ganga Exp (11034) 07:48 AM Allahabad Jn to 03:00 AM Chitali — change at Allahabad Jn (about 1h 18m 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 1443 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,970 · Sedan ₹18,860 · SUV ₹24,680 · Innova / MUV ₹27,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,920 · First AC ₹4,070
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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