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How to Reach

Thane is well-connected and easy to reach due to its location within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Whether you’re coming from nearby cities or across India, here’s a complete guide to help you reach Thane comfortably.

 

 By Air

 Nearest Airport:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai)

  • Distance from Thane: ~20–25 km
  • Travel Time: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours (depending on traffic)

 From the Airport to Thane:

  • Cab/Taxi: Prepaid taxis, Uber, Ola available.
  • Local Train: Take a Mumbai local train from Andheri, Vile Parle, or Dadar to Thane (Central Line).
  • Bus: BEST buses and AC buses run between Mumbai Airport and Thane.

Best Option: Take a cab or Ola/Uber for comfort and convenience.

 

 By Train (Most Convenient Option)

 Thane Railway Station

  • Located on the Central Line of Mumbai’s suburban train network.
  • Also serves long-distance trains from major cities like:
    • Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore

 Types of Trains:

  • Mumbai Locals: Frequent trains every 3–5 minutes from CST, Dadar, Kurla, Kalyan, etc.
  • Express Trains: Many express and superfast trains halt at Thane.

Best for commuters and budget travelers.

 

 By Road

 Highways Connecting Thane:

  • Eastern Express Highway (from Mumbai)
  • Ghodbunder Road (connects to NH 8, Western suburbs)
  • Mumbai-Nashik Highway (NH 160)

 Bus Services:

  • MSRTC (ST) Buses connect Thane to:
    • Pune, Nashik, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Kolhapur
  • BEST and TMT buses serve local and inter-city routes.
  • Private AC Volvo buses available from nearby cities.

Best for budget and intercity travelers.

 

 Local Transport in Thane

  • Auto-rickshaws (metered)
  • Ola/Uber cabs
  • TMT, NMMT, BEST buses
  • Rental bikes & scooters available via apps (like Rapido, Bounce)

 

 Summary: Best Ways to Reach Thane

Mode

From Mumbai

From Pune

From Nashik

From Airport

 Train

30–45 mins (local)

4–5 hrs

3–4 hrs

1–1.5 hrs

 Bus

1–1.5 hrs

5 hrs

4 hrs

1.5 hrs

Taxi

1 hr

4–5 hrs

3.5 hrs

45 mins–1 hr

 Flight

1 hr (to Mumbai)

1 hr (to Mumbai)

 

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