Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar by tempo traveller or bus

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station destination in Maharashtra, ≈ 186 km from Mumbai. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar is ≈ 186 km by road, 5–7 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,000–17,100, and ₹30,200–40,700 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 186 km
estimated
Drive time
5–7 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~409 km
within the state
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Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 409 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–12,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹18,200–23,400Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹22,400–30,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹35,500–46,000Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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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Add to the trip: around Mahabaleshwar

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 Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai by road?

≈ 186 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 409 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 5–7 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹11,900–15,000 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹14,000–17,100 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹16,100–20,300 (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 Mahabaleshwar cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹22,400–30,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹30,200–40,700 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹35,500–46,000 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Mahabaleshwar?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Panchgani and Chiplun.

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.

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