Mathura to Matheran
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Matheran, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1361 km
Approx Duration: 30.2 hrs
Route overview
Mathura to Matheran is about 1361 km by road, roughly 30.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Mathura to Matheran
About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mathura. 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.
- 190 km (about 3h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 340. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 490. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 190 km (about 3h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 681. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 831. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 190 km (about 3h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1021. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1171. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 190 km (about 3h 48m of driving) — Arrive in Matheran
By bus: Mathura to Matheran
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mathura. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mathura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mathura → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~681 km Takes about 15h 8m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 681). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Matheran. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Matheran. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~681 km Takes about 15h 8m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960.
- Arrive in Matheran
By train: Mathura to Matheran
The nearest railway stations are Mathura Jn for Mathura and Matheran for Matheran. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Hazrat Nizamuddin-Pune AC Duronto Express (12264) — departs 12:47 PM from Mathura Jn, arrives 05:40 AM (+1 day) at Neral, 16h 53m
- With one change, 17h 47m in total: DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 12:07 PM Ajhai to 04:25 AM Kopar Road, then Hazrat Nizamuddin-Pune AC Duronto Express (12264) 05:06 AM Kopar Road to 05:54 AM Palasdari — change at Kopar Road (about 41m wait)
- With one change, 18h 3m in total: DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 12:07 PM Ajhai to 03:35 AM Vasai Road, then Ahmedabad-Kolhapur Express (11049) 04:15 AM Vasai Road to 06:10 AM Palasdari — change at Vasai Road (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 19h 29m in total: DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 11:11 PM Ajhai to 05:01 PM Kopar Road, then Deccan Queen SF Express (12123) 05:49 PM Kopar Road to 06:40 PM Palasdari — change at Kopar Road (about 48m 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 1361 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,070 · Sedan ₹17,790 · SUV ₹23,290 · Innova / MUV ₹26,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,500 · AC Seater ₹2,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · AC Sleeper ₹3,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,390 · Third AC ₹1,940 · Second AC ₹2,750 · First AC ₹3,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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