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.
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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.
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.)
A small booking tip
Train Tatkal is thin on this route — book your train weeks ahead, especially around Guru Purnima and Ram Navami. Flight fares drop the further out you book.
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Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur, Nashik — in one day
Sedan or Ertiga, driver waits at the temple, all-inclusive. Book direct, no haggling.
By flight — roughly 2 hours door to door. Daily non-stop flights run from Hyderabad (HYD) to Shirdi airport (SAG).
What is the cheapest way from Hyderabad to Shirdi?
The train — fares start around ₹400, though the journey is 15–17 hours.
How long does the bus take from Hyderabad to Shirdi?
About 13–14 hours, mostly overnight AC Volvo sleeper services.
What is the nearest airport to Shirdi?
Shirdi airport (SAG), about 14 km from the temple.
Hyderabad to Shirdi is a longer journey, but the options are many. Save time with a flight, save money on the train, and the Volvo sleeper sits comfortably in the middle. Pick by your need.
How did you last reach Shirdi from Hyderabad? Which mode worked best? Tell us in the comments. 🙏