Many Sainagar Shirdi trains run direct — but plenty of Mumbai-side trains stop only at Kopargaon. If your ticket ends at Kopargaon, the real questions start the moment you walk out of the station: where do I go, how much should it cost, and what about a late-night arrival? This is the on-the-ground guide. (If your train terminates at the bigger junction instead, see our Manmad → Shirdi guide.)
Quick facts
- Distance: about 15–18 km on a straight highway.
- Travel time: 25–35 minutes.
- Transport availability: 24×7 — day or night, you’ll find a ride.
The one thing to remember: the going rate is ~₹100 per person in a shared auto or shared taxi. Knowing the number stops anyone from talking you into more.
Arriving late at night? Don't worry.
Plenty of Mumbai-side trains drop pilgrims in Kopargaon between midnight and 4 AM. Shared autos, auto-rickshaws and taxis all run through the night on this route — same ~₹100/person fare. If you'd rather not hunt, ask your hotel for a pick-up; many in Shirdi offer one.
Which option for whom?
- Solo or couple on a budget — shared auto / shared taxi (₹100 per person).