Planning a yatra from Ahmedabad to Shirdi? Gujarati devotees make up a huge share of Shirdi’s annual yatri traffic — and the good news is, several routes are available. Ahmedabad to Shirdi is about 560–580 km by road, so the choice of mode comes down to time, budget, and who’s travelling with you.
All the options at a glance
Bus — 12 to 15 hours (the most popular option)
Flight (via Mumbai / Pune) — 5–6 hours total, with a connection
Train (via Kopargaon) — 14–15 hours
Car — 10–11 hours of straight driving
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Train
CHEAPEST
The budget option — but it’s long. No direct train to Sainagar Shirdi; trains run to Kopargaon, which is only 15–18 km from Shirdi. Travel time 14–15 hours; fares ₹400 sleeper to ₹1,600 AC. After Kopargaon, shared auto / taxi to Shirdi costs about ₹100 per person. Take the overnight train — you sleep through the journey and reach Kopargaon at dawn, then onward to darshan.
Which route is right for you?
Tight budget, OK with an overnight ride — Volvo sleeper bus (the popular pick).
Family group, want to stop along the way — own car.
Because the distance is significant, most Gujarati yatris end up choosing the overnight Volvo bus — it’s the most practical option for the majority of families.
Ahmedabad to Shirdi in one day?
Difficult, but not impossible. By flight (via Mumbai or Pune), if you leave Ahmedabad early morning you can finish darshan and head back the same night. But for most yatris, at least one night in Shirdi makes the trip far more comfortable — no exhaustion, and darshan happens in peace, not in a rush.
A small booking tip
Bus tickets on this route get tight around Guru Purnima, Ram Navami, and the festival weekends — book at least 2–3 weeks ahead. Flight fares drop the further out you book; train Tatkal is thin on the AMD–Kopargaon corridor.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How far is Shirdi from Ahmedabad?
About 560–580 km by road.
What is the fastest way from Ahmedabad to Shirdi?
A flight via Mumbai or Pune, with an onward connection — about 5–6 hours door to door. There is no non-stop flight on this route.
What is the cheapest way from Ahmedabad to Shirdi?
The train (via Kopargaon) — sleeper fares start around ₹400. From Kopargaon, shared auto or taxi to Shirdi (15–18 km) costs roughly ₹100 per person.
Is there a direct bus from Ahmedabad to Shirdi?
Yes — 46+ buses run daily, most of them overnight Volvo AC sleeper services. Travel time 12–15 hours; fares ₹550–2,500.
Is there a direct train from Ahmedabad to Shirdi?
No direct train to Sainagar Shirdi. Trains run to Kopargaon (~15–18 km away), from where shared auto / taxi to the temple takes 30–40 minutes.
Can I do Ahmedabad to Shirdi in one day?
Technically possible by flight via Mumbai or Pune, but most yatris find one overnight stay in Shirdi far more comfortable — and the darshan less rushed.
Ahmedabad to Shirdi is a long journey, but the routes are many. For most families the overnight Volvo bus is the practical sweet spot — affordable, direct, and you sleep through it. Save time with a flight via Mumbai or Pune, save money on the Kopargaon train. Pick by your need.
How did you last reach Shirdi from Ahmedabad? Which mode worked best for your family? Tell us in the comments. 🙏