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Thane to Matheran

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thane, Maharashtra to Matheran, Maharashtra.

52 kmDistance
1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹60
AC Seater₹90
Non-AC Sleeper₹80
AC Sleeper₹120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹200
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Train
Sleeper₹60
Economy₹80
Third AC₹100
Second AC₹130
First AC₹180
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Thane to Matheran

52 km · ~1h 2m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thane

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 52 km · 1h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Matheran

    Matheran, Maharashtra

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Thane to Matheran

52 km · ~1h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Thane → Matheran

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~52 km

    ~1h 9m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹200

  3. Arrive in Matheran

    Matheran, Maharashtra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Thane to Matheran

Nearest railway stations: Thane for Thane, Matheran for Matheran.

Direct trains

Garib Nawaz Express#16531 · Express
01:10 AMKalyan Jn
41m7 stops
01:51 AMNeral
Ahimsa Express#11095 · Express
01:50 AMKalyan Jn
27m7 stops
02:17 AMNeral
BHAGAT KI KOTHI - PUNE Exp#11089 · Express
01:50 AMKalyan Jn
28m7 stops
02:18 AMNeral
BHUJ - PUNE Ahimsa Exp#11091 · Express
01:50 AMKalyan Jn
28m7 stops
02:18 AMNeral
Veraval Pune Express#11087 · Express
01:50 AMKalyan Jn
28m7 stops
02:18 AMNeral

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.

Thane to Matheran: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thane to Matheran is about 52 km by road, roughly 1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 52 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹60 · AC Seater ₹90 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹80 · AC Sleeper ₹120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹60 · Economy ₹80 · Third AC ₹100 · Second AC ₹130 · First AC ₹180

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Things to Do in Matheran

Ride the Heritage Toy Train from Neral to Matheran

Board the narrow-gauge toy train from Neral station, which chugs through 21 hairpin bends and over 200 small bridges, passing dense forests and ravines. The journey…

2 hours (one way)

Explore Charlotte Lake and the Echo Point Trail

Walk from the market towards Charlotte Lake, a serene water body surrounded by trees, and then continue 15 minutes to Echo Point, where your shout returns clearly…

2.5 hours (including stops)

Picnic at the One Tree Hill and Garbett Point

Take the easy, forested trail towards Garbett Point, which has a distinctive rock formation, and then walk further to One Tree Hill – a solitary tree on a grassy knoll…

3 hours (round trip)

Horse Ride to Louisa Point for Sunset

Hire a local horse (with a guide) from the main stand and ride for about 40 minutes to Louisa Point, the highest viewpoint in Matheran, offering a direct sight of the…

2 hours (including 30 minutes at the point)

Walk the Panorama Point Loop

Start from the main market and take the gentle, shaded path to Panorama Point, which offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding valleys and the distant Neral township.…

1.5 hours (round trip from market)

Visit the 100-Year-Old Matheran Heritage Market and Lord Elphinstone…

Wander through the tiny, car-free bazaar with its old bakeries, chikki stalls, and colonial-era shops, then take the short 20-minute path to Lord Elphinstone Point,…

2 hours (market plus point)

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Suggested Matheran Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Walk from the Matheran railway station to the main market area, observing the horse-drawn carriages and hand-pulled rickshaws…
  • Stroll to Sunset Point (about 1 km) and watch the sun dip below the Sahyadri ranges, with benches for comfortable seating.
  • Return via the same path and enjoy a quiet evening at the local market, sampling roasted corn and hot chai.

Day 2Day 2

  • Walk to Panorama Point (approximately 2 km from the market) via the main road, taking breaks at the small viewpoints along the…
  • Visit Echo Point, which is just 500 meters further, and enjoy the playful echo effect with your group.
  • Return to the market area for a late lunch, then take a short walk to Charlotte Lake, a serene water body surrounded by trees,…

Day 3Day 3

  • Walk to Louisa Point (about 2.5 km from the market) early in the morning to catch the clear, crisp light over the fort.
  • Continue a short distance to Garbett Point, a quieter viewpoint with a bench and a view of the one-lane road carved into the…
  • Return to the market, buy local handicrafts like leather sandals and chikki (jaggery sweets), and then proceed to the station…

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