Planning a yatra from Hyderabad to Shirdi? Hyderabad is farther out than Mumbai or Pune — about 600–640 km by road — so the choice of route matters a little more. This guide helps you pick the right one by time, cost, and comfort.
Train
CHEAPEST
The budget option — but it’s a long one. Direct trains run from Hyderabad to Sainagar Shirdi a few days a week; travel time 15–17 hours. Fares ₹400–1,600 by class. Take an overnight train so the journey passes while you sleep. If a direct train doesn’t match your dates, route via Manmad Junction and take a bus/taxi onward (Manmad is ~85 km from Shirdi). Book on IRCTC early, especially around festivals.
Which route for whom?
- Short on time, elderly along — flight. The most practical pick for most Hyderabad pilgrims.
- Tight budget — train (overnight sleeper).
- Comfortable overnight road trip — Volvo sleeper bus.
- Family group, want to stop along the way — your own car.
Because the distance is significant, most Hyderabad devotees end up choosing either a flight or the overnight Volvo bus — they’re the two most practical options. (Hyderabad is also the natural connecting point for east-Indian Yatris — see Kolkata to Shirdi if you’re routing a family through HYD, and Goa to Shirdi for yatris flying up from Goa via HYD.)