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Thane to Palghar

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

75 kmDistance
1.5 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₹80
AC Seater₹140
Non-AC Sleeper₹120
AC Sleeper₹170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹260
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹110
Third AC₹140
Second AC₹180
First AC₹240
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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 Palghar

75 km · ~1h 30m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thane

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

  2. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Palghar

    Palghar, 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 Palghar

75 km · ~1h 40m · 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 → Palghar

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~75 km

    ~1h 40m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹260

  3. Arrive in Palghar

    Palghar, 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 Palghar

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

Direct trains

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
08:07 AMKopar Road
1h 33m12 stops
09:40 AMPalghar
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:36 AMKopar Road
1h 31m11 stops
01:07 PMPalghar
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
11:36 AMKopar Road
1h 31m11 stops
01:07 PMPalghar
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
1h 30m11 stops
01:13 PMPalghar
Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express#12263 · Duronto
01:08 PMKopar Road
1h11 stops
02:08 PMPalghar

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 Palghar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thane to Palghar is about 75 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 75 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 ₹80 · AC Seater ₹140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹120 · AC Sleeper ₹170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹110 · Third AC ₹140 · Second AC ₹180 · First AC ₹240

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

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Things to Do in Palghar

Walk through the Vasai Fort (Fortaleza de São Sebastião)

Wander through the sprawling 16th-century Portuguese fort ruins at Vasai, with its three intact gateways, crumbling churches, and moss-covered bastions overlooking the…

2.5 hours

Stroll along Kelwa Beach and the Kelwa-Mahim creek

Kelwa Beach is a quiet, dark-sand stretch backed by casuarina groves, perfect for a gentle walk at low tide. Follow the nearby creek where fishing boats bob and egrets…

2 hours

Watch the sunset at Satpati fishing village jetty

Satpati is a large Koli fishing village where hundreds of colorful trawlers return in the late afternoon. Sit by the jetty as nets are mended and the sky turns orange…

1.5 hours

Take a boat ride on the Vaitarna River estuary at Arnala

From Arnala village, hire a local fisherman’s boat for a 45-minute ride through the mangrove-lined Vaitarna estuary, spotting kingfishers and mudskippers. The ride ends…

1 hour

Visit the ancient Shiv Mandir and stepwell at Chinchoti

At Chinchoti village, see the 12th-century Hemadpanthi-style Shiva temple with its carved pillars, and the adjacent stone stepwell that still holds water. The site is a…

1.5 hours

Explore the Warli painting villages of Ganjad and Dahanu

Visit the indigenous Warli tribal hamlets around Ganjad and Dahanu, where you can watch artisans paint the iconic white-on-mud geometric murals on hut walls. Many…

3 hours

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Suggested Palghar Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit a Warli art village (e.g., Ganjad or Khadkalla) to watch artists paint on cloth and walls, and buy authentic pieces…
  • Walk through the tribal museum or community centre in Palghar town to understand Warli symbols, rituals, and history.
  • Drive 20 minutes to Kelwa Beach for a gentle sunset stroll and shell collection along the quiet shore.

Day 2Day 2

  • Explore Vasai Fort (also called Bassein Fort) for 2-3 hours, walking through the arched gateways, bastions, and the remains of…
  • Take a short boat ride or walk along the fort’s waterfront to see the confluence of the Vaitarna River and Arabian Sea.
  • Drive to Arnala Beach and visit the small Arnala Fort on an island reachable at low tide, then relax on the sandy stretch.

Day 3Day 3

  • Visit the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Palghar town or the ancient Jivdani Mata Temple on a hill for panoramic views of the coast.
  • Spend the late morning at Chinchani Beach, known for its long stretch of golden sand and shallow waters, ideal for a gentle swim.
  • Drive to Umbergaon (just across the Maharashtra-Gujarat border) for its quieter, palm-fringed beach, then stop at Palghar’s…

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