Coimbatore to Lonavala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1223 km
Approx Duration: 27.2 hrs
Route overview
Coimbatore to Lonavala is about 1223 km by road, roughly 27.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Coimbatore to Lonavala
About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Coimbatore. 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.
- 108 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 408. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 558. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 708. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 815. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 965. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1115. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Arrive in Lonavala
By bus: Coimbatore to Lonavala
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Coimbatore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coimbatore → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~612 km Takes about 13h 36m. Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,760.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 612). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lonavala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Lonavala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~612 km Takes about 13h 36m. Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,760.
- Arrive in Lonavala
By train: Coimbatore to Lonavala
The nearest railway stations are Coimbatore North for Coimbatore and Lonavala for Lonavala. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Coimbatore Mumbai LTT Express (11014) — departs 08:02 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 11:59 AM (+1 day) at Lonavala, 27h 57m
- TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp (16332) — departs 01:35 PM from Irugur, arrives 05:59 PM (+1 day) at Lonavala, 28h 24m
- Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express (16382) — departs 06:07 PM from Coimbatore North, arrives 01:59 AM (+2 days) at Lonavala, 31h 52m
- COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp (16614) — departs 11:47 PM from Coimbatore North, arrives 03:14 AM (+2 days) at Lonavala, 27h 27m
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 1223 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,550 · Sedan ₹16,000 · SUV ₹20,940 · Innova / MUV ₹23,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,210
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,350 · AC Seater ₹2,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,960 · AC Sleeper ₹2,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,470
- Train: Sleeper ₹760 · Economy ₹1,250 · Third AC ₹1,740 · Second AC ₹2,480 · First AC ₹3,450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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