About the Pune to Shirdi route
Pune to Shirdi runs north through Ahmednagar on a decent state highway, and it is a steadier drive than the Mumbai approach — no major ghat section, so the timing is more predictable. Same-day return is the standard booking.
A 6 am departure from Pune gets you to the temple before the worst of the queue and home by evening. Shani Shingnapur sits between Ahmednagar and Shirdi and is very commonly added — it costs little in detour and should be in the quote from the start rather than negotiated en route.
Pune to Shirdi taxi fare estimate
| Vehicle | Seats | Typical models | One-way estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hatchback | 4 | Swift, WagonR | ₹1,700 – ₹2,000 |
| AC Sedan | 4 | Dzire, Aura, Etios | ₹2,000 – ₹2,400 |
| AC SUV | 6 | Ertiga, Kia Carens | ₹2,600 – ₹3,100 |
| Innova / Crysta | 7 | Innova Crysta | ₹3,300 – ₹3,900 |
| Tempo Traveller | 17 | 13–17 seater | ₹4,300 – ₹5,000 |
These are estimates, not quotes. Bhade Gadi Setu is a marketplace — verified partners quote your trip directly and you choose the one you want, so the real price comes from them, not from us. Figures above are calculated from typical per-kilometre market rates for 185 km one way, and exclude toll, state permit, parking and driver allowance, which are normally billed at actuals.
Where you can stop on the way
- RajgurunagarThe first town of any size out of Pune.
- SangamnerRoughly halfway, and the usual meal stop.
- KolharA last stop before the Shirdi approach.
Why book this route on Bhade Gadi Setu
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What you get
- Quotes from several verified partners, so you can compare rather than accept the first number.
- Document-verified operators — driving licence and vehicle papers are checked before a partner can quote.
- Secure advance held in the app and released to the partner on confirmation, so neither side risks cash upfront.
- No commission on your fare — the amount the partner quotes is the amount you pay them.
- Direct contact with the driver once you have booked, in English, Hindi or Gujarati.
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