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Thane to Murud

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

130 kmDistance
2.6 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₹140
AC Seater₹230
Non-AC Sleeper₹210
AC Sleeper₹300
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹410
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹160
Third AC₹210
Second AC₹290
First AC₹390
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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 Murud

130 km · ~2h 36m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thane

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

  2. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Murud

    Murud, 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 Murud

130 km · ~2h 53m · 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 → Murud

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~130 km

    ~2h 53m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410

  3. Arrive in Murud

    Murud, 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 Murud

Nearest railway stations: Thane for Thane, Roha for Murud.

Direct trains

CHANDIGARH - MADGAON Goa Sampark Kranti Exp#12450 · Sampark Kranti
04:25 AMKopar Road
1h 36m17 stops
06:01 AMNidi
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
04:25 AMKopar Road
1h 36m16 stops
06:01 AMNidi
DADAR - MADGAON Jan Shatabdi Exp#12051 · Jan Shatabdi
05:50 AMThane
1h 35m17 stops
07:25 AMNidi
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
11:50 AMKopar Road
1h 37m16 stops
01:27 PMNidi
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
1h 28m17 stops
01:22 PMNidi

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 Murud: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thane to Murud is about 130 km by road, roughly 2.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 130 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 ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹210 · AC Sleeper ₹300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹290 · First AC ₹390

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Murud.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Thane to Murud. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Mumbai40 km from Thane
  2. Alibaug80 km from Thane

Hotels in Murud

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Murud

Things to Do in Murud

Taste local Malvani seafood at a family-run eatery

Head to a small, no-frills restaurant like Hotel Urmila or the seafood stalls near the jetty to try bombil (Bombay duck) fry, surmai curry, and solkadhi (coconut milk…

1 hour

Explore the Janjira Fort’s hidden cannons and royal baths

Inside the fort, don’t miss the two massive bronze cannons named Kalal Bangadi and Landa Qadam, each over 10 feet long, still aimed at the sea. Also visit the remains…

1.5 hours (part of the fort visit)

Boat ride to Murud-Janjira Fort

Take a shared or private motorboat from the Rajpuri jetty (about 20 minutes) to the formidable island fort, which withstood 22 naval attacks by the Portuguese, Dutch,…

2.5 hours (including boat and fort exploration)

Sunset walk along Murud Beach

Stroll the long, clean stretch of grey-gold sand that runs parallel to the main road, with the fort visible on the horizon. Look for local fishermen hauling in their…

1 hour

Visit the Padmadurg (Kasa Fort) ruins by boat

A quieter, less-visited fort about 6 km offshore, built by the Marathas in 1676 to rival Janjira. The boat ride from Murud jetty takes 30–40 minutes; the fort is mostly…

2 hours (including boat trip)

Walk through the Rajpuri village and old mosque

After your fort boat ride, wander into Rajpuri village, the ancient port that served Janjira. See the 400-year-old Jama Masjid with its weathered stone minarets, and…

45 minutes

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Suggested Murud Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive in Murud and check into your accommodation, then enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local seafood restaurant near the beach.
  • Walk along Murud Beach for about an hour, collecting seashells and watching local fishing boats return with their catch.
  • At sunset, walk to the designated viewpoint near the fort's ferry point, where you can photograph the massive Janjira walls and…

Day 2Day 2

  • Take the 15-minute ferry from the Rajpuri jetty to Murud-Janjira fort; spend 2 hours walking through the ruins, seeing the 19…
  • Return to the mainland and drive 15 minutes to Dighi beach, where you can have a simple picnic lunch under the shade of palm…
  • Spend the late afternoon at Dighi, wading in the shallow water, or walk to the small Dighi jetty to watch fishermen mend their…

Day 3Day 3

  • Take a guided or self-led walk through the village of Murud, passing by old Portuguese-style houses and small temples, then…
  • Visit the local fish market in the morning to see the daily catch being auctioned, and chat with vendors about the day’s haul.
  • After lunch, stop at a local cashew processing unit or roadside shop to buy fresh, roasted cashews and cashew feni (a local…

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Murud trip and see the full Thane → Murud → next stop route.

Murud → Harihareshwar

About 50 km by road

Murud → Alibaug

About 50 km by road

Murud → Raigad

About 70 km by road

Murud → Lonavala

About 85 km by road

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