Shirdi from Hyderabad

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

Distance

720 km

Drive

12 hrs

Train

14 hrs

Bus frequency

Daily overnight

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How to reach

Drive from Hyderabad

720 km · approximately 12 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Shirdi by early morning for Kakad Aarti.

Train to Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station

About 14 hrs. The station is 3 km from the temple (~10 min by auto-rickshaw).

State bus service

Daily overnight. Government and private sleeper buses run on this route; overnight travel is popular for morning darshan.

Fly via Shirdi International Airport (SAG)

Shirdi International Airport (SAG) is 14 km from Shirdi (~25 min by taxi). Faster for pilgrims from Hyderabad when return dates are tight.

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Most popular for

Telugu-speaking pilgrimssouth India package

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Where to stay

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

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Recommended itinerary

1
Depart Hyderabad overnight
Travel 12 hrs by road or 14 hrs to land in Shirdi 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 Shirdi Sai Baba 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 Hyderabad
Most families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Hyderabad the same evening.

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Frequently asked

How far is Shirdi from Hyderabad?

720 km. By road it takes about 12 hrs, or 14 hrs by train.

Best way to travel from Hyderabad to Shirdi?

Overnight travel is common — state buses leave daily overnight and you reach in time for Kakad Aarti. Private sedans and SUVs are also available for families.

Where should we stay in Shirdi?

Every hotel on TripSaffron is verified in person by our team. Pick a verified stay within walking distance of Shirdi Sai Baba 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.

How far are the lodges from Sai Baba Temple?

Most lodges on TripSaffron are within 500m to 2km of Samadhi Mandir. Each listing shows the exact walking distance and path type (flat / slight incline).

What is the check-in time at Shirdi hotels?

Standard check-in is 12:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Some lodges offer early check-in based on availability — ask on the lodge detail page.

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