Trimbakeshwar to Shirdi — Distance, Bus, Taxi & Best Route (2026)

A Yatri doing Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga naturally pairs it with Shirdi Sai Baba — two of Maharashtra's biggest darshans back-to-back. This guide covers distance, real transport options, and when to leave so you catch the morning Shirdi window.

🚕 3 realistic ways to make the trip

📏 Distance & drive time

• By taxi (via Nashik–Sinnar–Kopargaon) — roughly 123 km, 3–3.5 hours with normal traffic

• By bus route — around 116 km, 3.5 hours because of multiple stops

The road is NH-60 for most of the trip, well-paved, mostly two-lane.

🛣️ The route

Trimbakeshwar → Nashik → Sinnar → Kopargaon → Shirdi. This is the standard corridor every taxi and bus uses. The Sinnar stretch has a couple of dhabas that are open through the night if you're leaving early.

🚆 Is there a direct train?

No direct train between Trimbakeshwar and Shirdi. The closest options are:

• Take a taxi/bus to Nashik Road station → board a train to Sainagar Shirdi

• Direct road (taxi or bus) — usually faster for a same-day trip

🚌 MSRTC bus

MSRTC runs limited direct buses on this route — approximately one bus per day in each direction, so timing matters. Ticket is roughly ₹190–₹200 (gents fare), around ₹95 for the Ladies concession. Fine for solo Yatris on a budget; not ideal for families or luggage.

🚕 Private taxi

The most flexible option. Sedan fares start around ₹2,300+, SUV / Ertiga around ₹3,500+, Innova higher — check current 2026 rates with your operator. All-inclusive one-way (fuel + driver); toll is minimal on this corridor.

🕐 When to leave for morning Shirdi darshan

To catch Shirdi before the mid-morning crowd, leave Trimbakeshwar by ~5:00 AM — you'll reach Shirdi around 8–9 AM, before peak queue hours. If you plan Kakad Aarti at Shirdi (~4:30 AM), that means overnight stay in Shirdi and no direct Trimbakeshwar → early morning Shirdi feasible.

🏨 Where to stay

Split-night Yatris either stay one night in Trimbakeshwar and drive to Shirdi in the morning, or stay in Shirdi and pair the two the next day. Browse verified stays near either temple on TripSaffron.

🚕 Also worth planning

• Trimbakeshwar darshan guide — timings, VIP pass, sabha mandap rules

• Trimbakeshwar one-day guide — full plan if you have one full day here first

• Doing the reverse? Shirdi → Trimbakeshwar packages listed on /shirdi/packages

🙏 FAQ

Plan Trimbakeshwar + Shirdi on TripSaffron — verified stays near both temples, real transport help. Har Har Mahadev 🚩 Om Sai Ram 🚩