Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Maharashtra to Lonavala, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 48.25.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Maharashtra and Lonavala
Air India
Bus
Travelling from Maharashtra to Lonavala overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Maharashtra and Lonavala
Anand Travel, Ap Travels, AR Group Vijaylaxmi Travels, Arohi Travels, Ashoka Travels, Bhagyalaxmi Travels Redbull, Datta Krupatravels, Dolphin Travel House, Gajraj Travels, Gujarat travels, Jain travels, Jay Khodiyar Travels, Kesarkar Travels, Kokan Tours and Travels, M R Travels, Maa Travels Transline, Mb Link Travels, Mercy Travels, MR Travels, National Travels Abd , Nikhil Travels, Pawan Maharaja, Pawan Travels, Rajat Rides , Ravina Travels, Sahara Travels Syndicate, Salasar Vaishnav Travels, Shree Balaji Travels, Shree Patel Travels, Shri Ganesh Travels, Shri Mallinath , Zingbus
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
