Train from Mumbai to Pune

spar28 · Oct 25th, 2005, 02:46

HI...I heard that it is difficult for a foreigner to get a train from Mumbai to Pune b/c they only sell a set amt of tickets for foreigners (USA)...is this true? Should we buy tickets in advance? How long is the journey?

Also, any info on the trains would help. Are they air-conditioned? What is the difference between first class & the other classes?

Thanks.

kaushiks · Oct 25th, 2005, 02:49

Take the cool cabs from Dadar. They take the expressway which is a beautiful ride. But I must say that particularly train journey is awesome and you will get tickets, just book in advance if you want an AC or first class.

SHIMLA · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:28

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Originally Posted by spar28

HI...I heard that it is difficult for a foreigner to get a train from Mumbai to Pune b/c they only sell a set amt of tickets for foreigners (USA)...is this true? Should we buy tickets in advance? How long is the journey?

Also, any info on the trains would help. Are they air-conditioned? What is the difference between first class & the other classes?

Thanks.

Travel by the Deccan Queen, by AC Chair Car. AC Chair Car is aircon sitting accomodation, with cushioned, push-back seats. This is ideal for short journeys. The fare is Rs. 270/- per head. The journey time is 3 hrs. 15 mins.

I do not see any difficulty in your getting tickets on this train, if booked in advance.

limaye · Oct 25th, 2005, 09:28

As Kaushik mentioned, I think that road journey, either with taxi or hired car and driver, is worth considering. Comfortable and easy for your luggage. Cheap and pretty, on a great road, plus you can stop in Lonavla (hill station) and take a break for a breath of fresh air. At this time of year you can even have the windows down once you pass Mumbai and enjoy a cool breeze.

spar28 · Oct 25th, 2005, 09:41

Thanks for the input...we want to take a train b/c we have a 2-year old and will not have a carseat...we have accepted not having a car seat in the city, but the highway is a different story...

anyone know how we go about purchasing advance tickets from the US?

edwardseco · Oct 25th, 2005, 09:48

There is a wealth of material on this in the archives here chiefly by Stephen Ber. The rub is that the tickets need to be delivered to your hotel and therefore you need to have a hotel booked and arrange to get the tickets..

limaye · Oct 25th, 2005, 14:19

Maybe you can find a travel agent who'll book and hold the tickets for you?

ksrao801 · Nov 11th, 2005, 10:27

You can book your ticket on internet and have it delivered to some address in India. If you have booked a hotel in Mumbai, you can get it there or if there is any IM'er you know in Mimbai, you can get it delivered there.

Oct 25th, 2005, 02:46	#1
spar28 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 10	Train from Mumbai to Pune HI...I heard that it is difficult for a foreigner to get a train from Mumbai to Pune b/c they only sell a set amt of tickets for foreigners (USA)...is this true? Should we buy tickets in advance? How long is the journey? Also, any info on the trains would help. Are they air-conditioned? What is the difference between first class & the other classes? Thanks.

Oct 25th, 2005, 09:28	#4
limaye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOYB Posts: 101	As Kaushik mentioned, I think that road journey, either with taxi or hired car and driver, is worth considering. Comfortable and easy for your luggage. Cheap and pretty, on a great road, plus you can stop in Lonavla (hill station) and take a break for a breath of fresh air. At this time of year you can even have the windows down once you pass Mumbai and enjoy a cool breeze. __________________ in vino veritas

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Oct 25th, 2005, 02:49	#2
kaushiks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: don't live anymore Posts: 446	Take the cool cabs from Dadar. They take the expressway which is a beautiful ride. But I must say that particularly train journey is awesome and you will get tickets, just book in advance if you want an AC or first class.

Oct 25th, 2005, 09:41	#5
spar28 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 10	Thanks for the input...we want to take a train b/c we have a 2-year old and will not have a carseat...we have accepted not having a car seat in the city, but the highway is a different story... anyone know how we go about purchasing advance tickets from the US?

Oct 25th, 2005, 09:48	#6
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,911	There is a wealth of material on this in the archives here chiefly by Stephen Ber. The rub is that the tickets need to be delivered to your hotel and therefore you need to have a hotel booked and arrange to get the tickets..

Oct 25th, 2005, 14:19	#7
limaye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOYB Posts: 101	Maybe you can find a travel agent who'll book and hold the tickets for you?

Nov 11th, 2005, 10:27	#8
ksrao801 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 27	You can book your ticket on internet and have it delivered to some address in India. If you have booked a hotel in Mumbai, you can get it there or if there is any IM'er you know in Mimbai, you can get it delivered there.

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