Mumbai to Lonavala by tempo traveller or bus

Lonavala is a hill station destination in Maharashtra, ≈ 81 km from Mumbai. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Mumbai to Lonavala is ≈ 81 km by road, 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹6,800–8,400, and ₹15,000–20,200 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 81 km
estimated
Drive time
3–4 h
group vehicle
Plan for
a day trip
or 2 days to see more
Round trip
~178 km
within the state
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Mumbai to Lonavala fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over one day, about 178 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Mumbai to Lonavala: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 dayQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹4,700–6,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹5,800–7,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹6,800–8,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹7,900–10,000Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹8,900–11,600Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹11,000–15,000Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹15,000–20,200Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹17,600–22,800Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Navi Mumbai
  • Matheran

Add to the trip: around Lonavala

Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.

Good to know

  • Hill roads are slow and winding: plan for the lower end of daily distance and choose a vehicle with pushback seats and good ground clearance.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Questions groups ask

How far is Lonavala from Mumbai by road?

≈ 81 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 178 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 3–4 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Mumbai to Lonavala?

For a day trip with driver: ₹5,800–7,400 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹6,800–8,400 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹7,900–10,000 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Mumbai to Lonavala cost?

For a day trip with driver: ₹11,000–15,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹15,000–20,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹17,600–22,800 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Lonavala?

Most groups make it a day trip, or 2 days to see more. With an extra day you can add Karjat and Bhimashankar.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Mumbai are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.