subject: Arriving From Mumbai To Bangalore By Road, Rail And Air [print this page] Mumbai lies in the west coast of India and is the capital of the state of Maharashtra. A melting pot of communities and cultures, Mumbai is the most populous and wealthiest city in India. Mumbai is also one of the world's top 10 centres of commerce. The city houses important financial institutions and many Indian and multinational corporations.
Bangalore (or Bengaluru) nicknamed as the Silicon valley of India is the capital of state of Karnataka. Home to many prestigious educational institutions and some of the biggest companies in India and the world, this garden city is one among the worlds top ten preferred entrepreneurial locations.
Bangalore is well-connected to the city of Mumbai by road, rail and air. Bangalore is located at a distance of 988 km via NH 4 and 1,255 km via NH 7 from Mumbai.
Direct bus services are available from Mumbai to Bangalore. By bus, it takes around 18 to 24 hours to complete the journey. The ticket fare can be anywhere between Rs.700 and Rs. 2000 depending on the bus type. Alternatively, one can hire a Taxi from Mumbai, and for an economy type Indica car it will cost around Rs. 16,080 (for a round trip). Roads from Mumbai to Bangalore have various facilities like petrol bunks, Hotels, restaurants and ATMs on the way.
Direct trains run from Mumbai to Bangalore, which take a travel time of approximately 25 hours. Trains to Bangalore depart from Mumbai CST (CSTM) railway station, Mumbai Dadar Central (DR) railway station and Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) railway station. Trains from Mumbai arrive in Bangalore at Bangalore City Junction (SBC) and Bangalore Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) railway stations. These railway stations are only a few kilometers away from the city centre and can be reached by taking a taxi or a bus. Udyan Express (No 16529) and Mumbai LTT - Coimbatore (Kurla) Express (No 11013) are the two daily trains from Mumbai to Bangalore. Fare for a sleeper ticket in Udyan Express and Kurla Express is Rs. 363 and Rs. 359 respectively.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is located within the Mumbai city's municipal limits. There are several direct flights from Mumbai to Bangalore by various airliners such as Indigo, Spicejet, Jetkonnect and Air India. A direct flight from Mumbai to Bangalore takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) is located 4 km south of Devanahalli. Airport is 40 km from the city centre and 30 km from the Bangalore City Railway Station. Taxi services are available for passengers traveling to and from the airport. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporations (BMTC) 24/7 Airport shuttle service known as Vayu Vajra connects various parts of the Bangalore city to the airport.
