How to reach Matheran

The charming hill station Matheran in Maharashtra enjoys excellent connectivity with cities like Mumbai and Pune, so how to reach Matheran is not a difficult task. Since, the destination doesn’t have a railway station or airport, it is served by Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Pune Airport are the nearest airheads to the hill station. Being one of the most frequented hill stations in Maharashtra, the destination is frequented by a large number of travellers from all over. The natural beauty, the mountains, the greenery surrounding the destination is absolutely spectacular. Weekenders and vacationers from nearby cities flood the hill station during peak seasons and humid summer months. This amazing vacation town is connected via an extensive network of roads to various parts of Maharashtra and other states. Matheran makes for an ideal summer destination and enjoy a good connectivity with rest of country. Neral Railway station is the nearest railhead serving the hill station. From the airport and railway station, you can get cabs and local transportations to reach this quaint little hill station. Travelling Mumbai to Matheran by road is the best option. So one can plan their journey accordingly and choose either to take a bus or drive from Mumbai or Pune. There’s also a toy train available from Neral station.

By air: The airport closest to Matheran is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai (90 km) Pune Airport (130 km). A number if carriers including Air India, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo operate regular flights for Mumbai and Pune from all the prime Indian cities such as Jaipur, Delhi, Begaluru and Nagpur, among others. After reaching the airport, one can avail of bus or taxi services to reach Matheran.

By road:
Buses of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) provides regular services from nearby cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nasik and Kolhapur, to list a few to Matheran. The buses stop before 2.5 km from the city and one need to either trek or take horse or rickshaw to cover the rest of the journey. You can also take cabs or taxis from Mumbai and Pune to reach this lovely hill area. Those driving from Mumbai can take Mumbai-Pune Expressway route to reach Matheran.
By train:
Matheran by train can be a beautiful journey as the nearest railhead is at Neral (21 km) and from here one can choose to take the toy train that takes around 2 hours to reach the hill station. Several trains run from Pune and Mumbai to Neral. Another convenient option is taking cab or taxis from the railway station which is a 30-minute journey. So have this toy train experience which will only add fun to your trip!