Getting from Mumbai Airport to Navi Mumbai

Mumbai has a very well-connected bus and train network so if you choose to travel from Mumbai Airport to Navi Mumbai using public transport, you’ll find there are many possible routes, however, the following options are the most straightforward.

From Terminal 1, Domestic:

• Take the BEST 330LTD bus from the Terminal Building stop for 32 minutes towards Kurla Bus Station and get off at the last stop.
• Walk next door to Kurla Train Station and transfer to an Indian Railway line such as the Andheri – Panvel Slow Local towards Panvel for 30 minutes and disembark at Nerul.

Alternatively – 

• Take the 312 towards Pratiksha Nagar Depot for 38 minutes and disembark at Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Nagar Railway Station.
• From the station, take a train towards Panvel for 35 minutes until you reach Nerul Station.

The total journey time from Terminal 1 takes around 60 to 75 minutes, excluding any wait times.

From Terminal 2, International:

• Catch the 365 bus to Kurla Bus Station (W) which takes 30 minutes, getting off at the last stop.
• From Kurla Train Station take one of the regular train services towards Panvel for another 30 minutes and disembark at Nerul.

The total journey time from Terminal 2 is 60 minutes, not including any wait times.

Keep in mind that Nerul Station is on the outskirts of Navi Mumbai city centre and a  private transfer might be a more seamless option to take you directly to your destination.

A single bus journey from either terminal to the train station will cost no more than €0.25 (INR 20) per person and can be paid in cash to the driver upon boarding. First-class train tickets can be purchased by cash or card from the ticket service counter at any station. The journey from Kurla Station to Nerul costs €1.25 (INR 110), or €1.0 (INR 90) from GTB Nagar Railway Station, per traveller, bringing the total cost to €1.25 – €1.50 (INR 110-130).

Travelling by bus and train from Mumbai Airport to Navi Mumbai is the most affordable option for those travelling on a budget and during peak hour traffic it can sometimes be quicker, as with the train you’d avoid traffic congestion.

At the same time, peak hour is when the trains and buses are most crowded and if you’re travelling with luggage it can be a challenge to find enough space on the train. If you don’t want to deal with the crowds or the stress of navigating busy stations, a private transfer can provide a much more relaxing journey where your driver will happily assist you with your bags, and provide you with helpful information about your destination along the way.