To reach the city by train is an option that is preferred by many, because it is affordable. The city of Lonavala possesses a railway station of its own and different Express trains such as Intercity Express, Deccan Express, Koyna Express that cross the Mumbai Pune railway line, stops at Lonavala. All major railway head connect Lonavala through Mumbai and Pune. With the help of Indian Railways, major cities in India are connected with Lonavala.
At a distance of 64 km, lies the nearest airport which is the Pune Airport. Pune is connected by air with Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore. The airport that connects Lonavala with the cities abroad is situated at a distance of 100 km and is the Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Visitors can hire a taxi from the airport to reach the hill station.
This is the second mode of travelling that is generally preferred to reach this beautiful hill station. Different state owned buses ply daily that connect Lonavala with different cities in the vicinity. Many AC and non AC luxury buses are also available for the tourists to enjoy a comfortable journey. National highway NH4 connects this hill station with different cities. The fares charged by these bus services are reasonable and affordable.
