How to Reach Lonavala from Bangalore

Lonavala is one of the most beautiful hill stations located in Maharashtra. It has a plethora of places that one can visit such as Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves, etc. Lonavala is well-connected with almost all the cities of India, Bangalore being one of them. Flights, trains and buses are available for tourists who wish to travel from Bangalore to Lonavala for a vacation. The fastest and most preferred way to reach Lonavala from Bangalore is air. The aerial distance between the two places is 783 km. You can take a flight from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Pune Airport (PNQ) and then take the Pune Jn - Lonavala train to reach Lonavala. Total time taken will be nearly 4 hours and cost would be around Rs. 5000. To get a ticket in a cheaper price, you have to book a Bangalore to Lonavala flight in advance. There are also other ways to reach Lonavala from Bangalore - trains, cars and buses. Read below to know in details. 

Bangalore to Lonavala By Train 

One of the best ways to cover Bangalore to Lonavala distance is through a train. There is direct connectivity for this route. The distance between the cities is 898 km. There are a total of 14 weekly trains that run on this route. Any direct route Bangalore to Lonavala train will commence its journey at Lonavala railway station (LNL). Some of the major trains that run at this route are Udyan Express, Jodhpur Express, and Gandhidham Express.

Bangalore to Lonavala By Bus

Those who wish to travel from Bangalore to Lonavala by road will have to cover a distance of 901 km. There are a total of 11 buses that are running on this route on a daily basis. One can avail tickets of both sleeper and AC buses. The first Bangalore to Lonavala bus leaves at 8:45 AM and the last one leaves at 21:58 PM.

Bangalore to Lonavala By Car 

Distance from Bangalore to Lonavala by road is 901 km which can be covered by car in approximately 13 hours. You can either self-drive from Bangalore or hire a cab to reach Lonavala. Roads are in good condition but you have to be careful during the uphill ride.