Bidar to Shirdi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bidar, Karnataka to Shirdi, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 495 km
Approx Duration: 11 hrs
Route overview
Bidar to Shirdi is about 495 km by road, roughly 11 hours of travel time.
By car: Bidar to Shirdi
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bidar. 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.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 248. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 398. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Arrive in Shirdi
By bus: Bidar to Shirdi
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bidar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bidar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bidar → Shirdi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~495 km Takes about 11h. Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,440.
- Arrive in Shirdi
By train: Bidar to Shirdi
The nearest railway stations are Bidar for Bidar and Sainagar Shirdi for Shirdi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kakinada-Sainagar Shirdi Express (17206) — departs 08:15 PM from Bidar, arrives 08:31 AM (+1 day) at Kanhegaon, 12h 16m
- Vijayawada Sainagar Shirdi Express (17208) — departs 08:15 PM from Bidar, arrives 08:31 AM (+1 day) at Kanhegaon, 12h 16m
- Secunderabad Sainagar Shirdi Express (17002) — departs 08:15 PM from Bidar, arrives 08:31 AM (+1 day) at Kanhegaon, 12h 16m
- Puri-Shirdi Express Slip (17479-Slip) — departs 08:15 PM from Bidar, arrives 09:15 AM (+1 day) at Sainagar Shirdi, 13h
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 495 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,550 · Sedan ₹6,540 · SUV ₹8,570 · Innova / MUV ₹9,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,190
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹790 · AC Sleeper ₹1,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,020 · First AC ₹1,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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