There are 3 ways to get from Pune to Elephanta Caves (Station) by train, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Pune Jn to C Shivaji Maharaj Ttrain 12124 / ...
- Take the ferry from Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai to Elephanta Cavesferry
4h 52m₹439–1,562Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Pune Swargate to Dadar Eastbus Ac Shivneri
- Take the ferry from Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai to Elephanta Cavesferry
5h 43m₹557–922Bus, ferry via Sion Station
- Take the bus from Swargate Pune to Sion Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai to Elephanta Cavesferry
7h 5m₹734–2,115
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pune to Elephanta Caves (Station) is to bus and ferry which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pune to Elephanta Caves (Station) is to train and ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,600.
The distance between Pune and Elephanta Caves (Station) is 186 km.
The best way to get from Pune to Elephanta Caves (Station) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Pune to Elephanta Caves (Station), including transfers.
There are 1648+ hotels available in Elephanta Caves (Station).
What companies run services between Pune, India and Elephanta Caves (Station), India?
There is no direct connection from Pune to Elephanta Caves (Station). However, you can take the train to C Shivaji Maharaj T, walk to Mahatma Phule Market, take the line 6 bus to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk, walk to Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai, then take the ferry to Elephanta Caves. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pune Swargate to Elephanta Caves via Dadar East, Khadodad Circle, Colaba Depot, and Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pune Jn to C Shivaji Maharaj T
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 22 1250
- Website
- msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in
Bus from Pune Swargate to Dadar East
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹270–612
- Schedules at
- msrtc.org.in
- Ordinary
- ₹270–360
- AC
- ₹430–600
- AC Shivneri
- ₹612
- Phone
- 020 67186800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purple bus
Bus from Swargate Pune to Sion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,800
- Website
- Purple bus
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹440–1,800
- Phone
- 2202 6364
- Website
- Elephanta Ferry
Ferry from Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai to Elephanta Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹260
- Website
- Elephanta Ferry
Ferry from Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai to Elephanta Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹260
- Website
- Elephanta Ferry
Ferry from Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai to Elephanta Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹260
- Website
- Elephanta Ferry
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