Shani Shingnapur from Shirdi

Planning a yatra to Shani Shingnapur (Shani Dev) from Shirdi? Here's how to reach, how long it takes, and where to stay — with verified hotels within walking distance of the temple.

Distance

70 km

Drive

1.5 hrs

Train

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Bus frequency

Shared jeeps + buses through the day

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How to reach

Drive from Shirdi

70 km · approximately 1.5 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Shani Shingnapur by early morning for Kakad Aarti.

Train to Rahuri (RRI)

About —. The station is 26 km from the temple (~40 min by auto-rickshaw).

State bus service

Shared jeeps + buses through the day. Government and private sleeper buses run on this route; overnight travel is popular for morning darshan.

Fly via Shirdi Airport (SAG)

Shirdi Airport (SAG) is 72 km from Shani Shingnapur (~1 hr 30 min by taxi). Faster for pilgrims from Shirdi when return dates are tight.

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Most popular for

Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur day trip

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Where to stay

Every lodge on TripSaffron is checked in person by our team — real photos, real distance from Shani Shingnapur temple, real UPI payment to the owner. No hidden charges, no payment aggregator fees.

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Recommended itinerary

1
Depart Shirdi overnight
Travel 1.5 hrs by road or — to land in Shani Shingnapur before 5 AM.
2
Check in near the temple
Walk or tap a rickshaw to your lodge. Most verified stays on TripSaffron are within 500m–2km of Shani Shingnapur Shani Dev temple.
3
Kakad Aarti + morning darshan
Reach by 5:00 AM for the 5:15 AM Kakad Aarti. Regular darshan queue is shortest on Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
4
Prasadalaya lunch
Free tokens handed after darshan. Paid section on the first floor has unlimited thali at ₹50 (₹30 for kids) with no waiting.
5
Head back to Shirdi
Most families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Shirdi the same evening.

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Frequently asked

How far is Shani Shingnapur from Shirdi?

70 km. By road it takes about 1.5 hrs, or — by train.

Best way to travel from Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur?

Overnight travel is common — state buses leave shared jeeps + buses through the day and you reach in time for Kakad Aarti. Private sedans and SUVs are also available for families.

Where should we stay in Shani Shingnapur?

Every hotel on TripSaffron is verified in person by our team. Pick a verified stay within walking distance of Shani Shingnapur Shani Dev temple — each listing shows the exact walk minutes.

Is advance booking needed during festivals?

Yes. For Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, book 6–8 weeks ahead — lodges within walking distance of the temple fill up fast.

What are the Shani Shingnapur temple timings?

The temple is open 24 hours, every day. Aartis are at 4:30 AM, 12 noon and sunset.

Is there an entry fee or online booking at Shani Shingnapur?

No. Entry is free for everyone and there is no ticket or online booking.

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