Thane to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thane, Maharashtra to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1643 km
Approx Duration: 36.5 hrs
Route overview
Thane to Ayodhya is about 1643 km by road, roughly 36.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Thane to Ayodhya
About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thane. 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.
- 111 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 411. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 561. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 711. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 111 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 822. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 972. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1122. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 111 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1232. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1382. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1532. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 111 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Thane to Ayodhya
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thane. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thane. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thane → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km Takes about 18h 16m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 822). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ayodhya. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km Takes about 18h 16m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350.
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Thane to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Thane for Thane and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- MUMBAI LTT - FAIZABAD Saket Exp (11067) — departs 05:43 AM from Kalva, arrives 09:25 AM (+1 day) at Faizabad Jn, 27h 42m
- Mumbai LTT - Faizabad SF Express (12563) — departs 02:48 PM from Kalva, arrives 05:28 PM (+1 day) at Ayodhya, 26h 40m
- With one change, 27h 43m in total: Mumbai LTT - Faizabad SF Express (12563) 02:30 PM Lokmanya Tilak Term to 05:16 PM Darshannagar, then Varanasi-Gonda Intercity Express (14213) 05:59 PM Darshannagar to 06:13 PM Ayodhya — change at Darshannagar (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 28h 3m in total: ERNAKULAM - NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Mangala Lakshadweep Exp (12617) 01:37 PM Kopar Road to 01:55 PM Shahad, then Mumbai LTT - Faizabad SF Express (12563) 03:14 PM Shahad to 05:40 PM Faizabad Jn — change at Shahad (about 1h 19m wait)
- With one change, 28h 28m in total: MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp (12362) 11:37 AM Mulund to 03:50 AM Katni, then Durg -Nautanwa Express (18205) 05:05 AM Katni to 04:05 PM Ayodhya — change at Katni (about 1h 15m 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 1643 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,170 · Sedan ₹21,460 · SUV ₹28,080 · Innova / MUV ₹31,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,650
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,670 · Third AC ₹2,330 · Second AC ₹3,320 · First AC ₹4,630
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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