How to get from Pune Airport to Shirdi

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

September 29, 2023

The city of Shirdi has a unique history, entwined with the spiritual leader Sai Baba. This major Indian pilgrimage site is filled with historical and spiritual monuments, such as the ornate Samadhi Mandir shrine, where Sai Baba’s tomb proudly sits, the stunning Dwarkamai mosque and the picturesque tree-lined Lendi Garden. Every day, many people also pass by the Sai Baba Temple complex, to honour the spiritual leader’s legacy, a wonderful sight to behold.

To cover the Pune Airport to Shirdi distance, you have two choices; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will cost around €40 (INR 3,500) and will take approximately 4 hours to reach Shirdi. The local bus, on the other hand, isn’t direct, so it will take closer to 5 hours and will cost an average of €8 (INR 663).

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€40	240min	24/7
Bus	€12	300min	05:00–00:00

How to get from Pune Airport to Shirdi by taxi

Taking a Pune Airport to Shirdi cab is the quickest and easiest way to travel. The door-to-door service usually takes around 4 hours and the cost of a local Pune Airport to Shirdi taxi will be approximately €40 (INR 3,500).

How much is a Pune Airport to Shirdi cab?

There are no officially set prices for taking a Pune Airport to Shirdi cab. The cost of your journey will depend on the number of passengers, the company you choose and your negotiation skills. The average cost for driving the Pune Airport to Shirdi distance will be €40 (INR 3,500) but if you’d prefer a fixed fare, you can book in advance with a trusted company like Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€40 (INR 3,500)

Trip Duration

4 Hrs.

*Prices may vary unless you pre-book your transfer.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Pune Airport taxis are available 24/7.

Where do I find a taxi at Pune Airport?

Taxis are easily found outside of the main terminal building. As you exit the Arrivals Hall, you will see the line of cabs waiting.

Convenience

When you’re expecting a long onward journey, you don’t want to spend extra time waiting for your transport, making changes or navigating through bustling city centres. Instead, you can enjoy a private, door-to-door service by taking a taxi.

Editor’s Note

The taxi stands inside the airport offer fixed-rate fares for their services. If you're travelling during peak traffic times, it may be cheaper to choose one of these pre-paid taxis rather than taking a taxi from outside the airport.

Useful Tips

Your driver will include one scheduled stop in the price of your taxi ride.

Be sure to bring cash in the local currency (INR) to pay for your taxi ride.

Tipping your driver around 10% of your total fare for such a long journey is customary.

How to get the Pune Airport to Shirdi bus

There’s no direct Pune Airport to Shirdi bus. You will first need to take a taxi from the airport to the new Shivaji Nagar Pune Bus Station, then take an MSRTC bus from there to Shirdi. The total journey time will be around 5 hours.

Cost of a ticket for the Pune Airport to Shirdi bus

The cost of a one-way ticket on the MSRTC bus starts at €4 (INR 313). However, the exact price of your ticket will depend on the type of bus you take. The taxi from Pune Airport to the bus station will cost an average of €4 (INR 350), bringing the total journey cost from Pune Airport to Shirdi by bus to €8 (INR 663).

Cost

€8 (INR 663)

Trip Duration

5 Hrs.

*There's an average waiting time of 1 hour for the MSRTC bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The MSRTC buses run from 05:00 to 00:00.

Where do I find the bus?

There’s no direct Pune Airport to Shirdi bus. You will need to take a 20-minute taxi ride to the new Shivaji Nagar Pune Bus Station to find the MSRTC buses to Shirdi.

Convenience

As the Pune Airport to Shirdi bus isn’t direct, it’s not very convenient. You may have up to an hour wait for the bus in Pune, and depending on the bus you’re travelling in, the journey may not be very comfortable. Once you reach Shirdi, you will also have to find another form of transportation to reach your exact accommodation, adding even more time, effort and maybe an additional cost to your journey.

Timetables

MSRTC Buses

Editor’s Note

Not all MSRTC buses are equal. The cost of your ticket and your experience will change dramatically depending on the bus you take. Some are very comfortable with small TV screens and air conditioning, while others are very basic and sometimes don't have air conditioning, be sure to check this when purchasing your tickets.

Useful Tips

There are many different types of MSRTC buses that leave from Pune Airport to Shirdi.

There's usually luggage storage below most MSRTC long-haul buses.

You can purchase your bus tickets online or from the bus station.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Pune Airport to Shirdi?

To cover the 181-km Pune Airport to Shirdi distance, you have two options; you can take a direct private taxi or combine a taxi and the bus for a more affordable choice. An airport taxi will take approximately 4 hours to reach Shirdi, while a taxi and the local bus, will take closer to 5 hours.

What is the Pune Airport to Shirdi distance?

The Pune Airport to Shirdi distance is 181 km. It will take approximately 4 hours to reach your destination if you take a Pune Airport to Shirdi taxi, and around 5 hours if you want to utilise one of the the local buses.

What’s the cost of a Pune Airport to Shirdi cab?

There are no set fares when it comes to taking a Pune Airport to Shirdi cab. The average cost of a local taxi will be €40 (INR 3,500), but this is subject to increase. To secure a fixed fare you can count on, why not pre-book your airport transfers with Welcome Pickups?

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