Headin' to Pune

eimeria · Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:18

I just found out that I'll be going to Pune in about 2 weeks. I'll be spending about 6 weeks there. I have read some of the forums here this afternoon to try to learn a little bit. I have a flight booked into Mumbai, but I haven't figured out how I'm getting to Pune yet.

How would people recommend going? Plane? Is it too late to book a train to Pune from Mumbai? I'm arriving at about noon, so I would have to catch a train later in the afternoon.

I have housing for most of the time that I'm going to be there, but I'm looking for a nice place to stay when my wife comes to visit me for about 9 days.

I apologize if all of this information has been covered elsewhere. I just found out I was going and just found this forum. I've been scurrying to try to find out as much info as I can in a short amount of time.
Thank you for all your help.

himadventures · Apr 3rd, 2006, 22:56

By air is better than spending a day in train. It will cost anywhere near 3000 INR.

You can always book train ticket in A/C section. Try to check this ONLINE and you will be knowing the present status also.www.indianrail.gov.in/

anindya911 · Apr 3rd, 2006, 23:15

Hi eimeria

One of the better idea will be to go by the Volvo Buses that ply between mumbai & pune all the time. Those buses are with ac and better (if not best) suspensions, it will take roughly 3 hours to complete the journey. The advantage of traveling the bus is the ease of getting a seat and its damn cheap.
So if you can make yourself to Dadar in mumbai, there you will find buses leaving for pune every 10 minutes or so. So chose any of the counters their and bargain hard, the tickets should not be more than Rs 250.

Hope this will help

Anindya

jivan · Apr 4th, 2006, 13:52

anindya is right buses are far better & cheaper option eimeria.

eimeria · Apr 6th, 2006, 11:46

Are the buses located at the airport or must I travel somewhere else to get them? Taking a plane is an attractive option because of the time savings, but I wouldn't mind saving a couple of dollars.

On another topic ... I'm thinking about bringing my laptop with me. Is WiFi readily available at internet cafe's in Pune?

thanks for all the help.

amyl · Apr 6th, 2006, 12:44

eimeria.. thank me later.. ok...bring in some chocolates and a small bottle red wine to thank me for this link.....
http://www.kktravels.com/index.asp

no hassles now about going from Mumbai to Pune.. the best part i like about this is.. its home-drop in Pune... u just tell where u want to go and they will take u there in Pune... sort of 'Home Delivery'

.. and yet another big thing is.. u can book ur car/bus ONLINE!!!

... its cheaper than air, cud be even faster and more convenient.. u will also get to see the express way and the ghats and all from mumbai to pune... its fun!

and about WiFi...

here is something just for you..... probably they all know that u are dropping here so they hastened to facilitate such things

All about Pune

to be specific.....
http://cities.expressindia.com/fulls...?newsid=174752

Raj33 · Apr 12th, 2006, 19:19

Hey Eimiria

I am new to this site and this is my first posting.

Best way for you to travel from Mumbai to Pune is by AC Volvo bus or you can take a cab, its cheap. Pune is max 3 hours away.
I am based in Mumbai. You can contact me when you arrive in Mumbai and
I will be happy to provide you any assistance.

Cheers!

Raj

eimeria · Apr 14th, 2006, 07:49

How much should a cab cost from Mumbai to Pune? A 3 hour ride in a cab here would cost an absolute fortune.

jivan · Apr 14th, 2006, 09:51

Between Rs. 250/- to 350/- depending on A/C, Non A/C, Maruti or Maruti Zen or something else. The cabs themselves are known as Coolcabs.

Raj33 · Apr 14th, 2006, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by eimeria

How much should a cab cost from Mumbai to Pune? A 3 hour ride in a cab here would cost an absolute fortune.

Hi Eimeria

No its quite cheap. By cool cab (ie AC cab) its not more than 50 usd,
25 usd for non ac car.

When are you coming to Mumbai? Contact me on my mobile (91) 9820002949 or email rajiv_gandhi@hotmail.com. I also visit Pune sometimes. I can show you around in Mumbai

.

Bye!

Raj

Raj33 · Apr 14th, 2006, 14:56

Eimeria

The rate I mentioned is if you want to hire for yourself.
Or you can take share-a-cab then the cost is much cheaper.

Raj

Linn Erpse · Apr 14th, 2006, 17:47

"How much should a cab cost from Mumbai to Pune? A 3 hour ride in a cab here would cost an absolute fortune."

Hi Eimiria,

in Feb I paid 3500 for a car with driver from Mumbai Airport to Poona. Right at the entrance of the airport there are plenty of companies that you can choose your car from (prices/offer are all the same). It's a prepay system so no bargain later necessary. took 3 hours to Poona.

About the AC bus from Dadar, which is much cheaper (300 Rs), I think one has to make reservations in advance. And also it's again some distance from the airport to Dadar (maybe 30 minutes). But it's a good option of one is located in Mumbai already.

Linn

Linn

akshaym · Apr 14th, 2006, 19:35

There is a confortable AC bus service from Mumbai to Pune it will take about 3 hours and will cost you about 5 to 10 USD.

The best thing is that you can book the tickets online.

Here is their website.
http://www.rajnationalexpress.in/

eimeria · Apr 19th, 2006, 08:43

Thank you all for your help. I leave first thing in the morning on Thursday and arrive on Friday afternoon.

Does anyone know of any online maps for Pune? Want to have some idea of where I'm going and it's position in the city.
Thanks again for everyone's help!!

jivan · Apr 19th, 2006, 12:55

hi eimeria,
see if u find All about Pune helpful. Another thing you could try is earth.google.com & if u'r laptop can handle it just point it to Pune & see pune in all its glory.

Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:18	#1
eimeria Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4	Headin' to Pune I just found out that I'll be going to Pune in about 2 weeks. I'll be spending about 6 weeks there. I have read some of the forums here this afternoon to try to learn a little bit. I have a flight booked into Mumbai, but I haven't figured out how I'm getting to Pune yet. How would people recommend going? Plane? Is it too late to book a train to Pune from Mumbai? I'm arriving at about noon, so I would have to catch a train later in the afternoon. I have housing for most of the time that I'm going to be there, but I'm looking for a nice place to stay when my wife comes to visit me for about 9 days. I apologize if all of this information has been covered elsewhere. I just found out I was going and just found this forum. I've been scurrying to try to find out as much info as I can in a short amount of time. Thank you for all your help.

Apr 3rd, 2006, 23:15	#3
anindya911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434	Hi eimeria One of the better idea will be to go by the Volvo Buses that ply between mumbai & pune all the time. Those buses are with ac and better (if not best) suspensions, it will take roughly 3 hours to complete the journey. The advantage of traveling the bus is the ease of getting a seat and its damn cheap. So if you can make yourself to Dadar in mumbai, there you will find buses leaving for pune every 10 minutes or so. So chose any of the counters their and bargain hard, the tickets should not be more than Rs 250. Hope this will help Anindya __________________ Let Your mind roam ... and the body will follow!

Apr 6th, 2006, 12:44	#6
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	eimeria.. thank me later.. ok...bring in some chocolates and a small bottle red wine to thank me for this link..... http://www.kktravels.com/index.asp no hassles now about going from Mumbai to Pune.. the best part i like about this is.. its home-drop in Pune... u just tell where u want to go and they will take u there in Pune... sort of 'Home Delivery' .. and yet another big thing is.. u can book ur car/bus ONLINE!!! ... its cheaper than air, cud be even faster and more convenient.. u will also get to see the express way and the ghats and all from mumbai to pune... its fun! and about WiFi... here is something just for you..... probably they all know that u are dropping here so they hastened to facilitate such things All about Pune to be specific..... http://cities.expressindia.com/fulls...?newsid=174752 __________________ a'mar kono chinta nei

Apr 14th, 2006, 19:35	#13
akshaym Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai India Posts: 1	Bus to Pune. There is a confortable AC bus service from Mumbai to Pune it will take about 3 hours and will cost you about 5 to 10 USD. The best thing is that you can book the tickets online. Here is their website. http://www.rajnationalexpress.in/

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Apr 3rd, 2006, 22:56	#2
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	By air is better than spending a day in train. It will cost anywhere near 3000 INR. You can always book train ticket in A/C section. Try to check this ONLINE and you will be knowing the present status also.www.indianrail.gov.in/

Apr 4th, 2006, 13:52	#4
jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 862	anindya is right buses are far better & cheaper option eimeria.

Apr 6th, 2006, 11:46	#5
eimeria Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4	Are the buses located at the airport or must I travel somewhere else to get them? Taking a plane is an attractive option because of the time savings, but I wouldn't mind saving a couple of dollars. On another topic ... I'm thinking about bringing my laptop with me. Is WiFi readily available at internet cafe's in Pune? thanks for all the help.

Apr 12th, 2006, 19:19	#7
Raj33 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5	Hey Eimiria I am new to this site and this is my first posting. Best way for you to travel from Mumbai to Pune is by AC Volvo bus or you can take a cab, its cheap. Pune is max 3 hours away. I am based in Mumbai. You can contact me when you arrive in Mumbai and I will be happy to provide you any assistance. Cheers! Raj

Apr 14th, 2006, 07:49	#8
eimeria Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4	How much should a cab cost from Mumbai to Pune? A 3 hour ride in a cab here would cost an absolute fortune.

Apr 14th, 2006, 09:51	#9
jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 862	Between Rs. 250/- to 350/- depending on A/C, Non A/C, Maruti or Maruti Zen or something else. The cabs themselves are known as Coolcabs.

Apr 14th, 2006, 14:56	#11
Raj33 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5	Eimeria The rate I mentioned is if you want to hire for yourself. Or you can take share-a-cab then the cost is much cheaper. Raj

Apr 14th, 2006, 17:47	#12
Linn Erpse Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 7	"How much should a cab cost from Mumbai to Pune? A 3 hour ride in a cab here would cost an absolute fortune." Hi Eimiria, in Feb I paid 3500 for a car with driver from Mumbai Airport to Poona. Right at the entrance of the airport there are plenty of companies that you can choose your car from (prices/offer are all the same). It's a prepay system so no bargain later necessary. took 3 hours to Poona. About the AC bus from Dadar, which is much cheaper (300 Rs), I think one has to make reservations in advance. And also it's again some distance from the airport to Dadar (maybe 30 minutes). But it's a good option of one is located in Mumbai already. Linn Linn

Apr 19th, 2006, 08:43	#14
eimeria Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4	Thank you all for your help. I leave first thing in the morning on Thursday and arrive on Friday afternoon. Does anyone know of any online maps for Pune? Want to have some idea of where I'm going and it's position in the city. Thanks again for everyone's help!!

Apr 19th, 2006, 12:55	#15
jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 862	hi eimeria, see if u find All about Pune helpful. Another thing you could try is earth.google.com & if u'r laptop can handle it just point it to Pune & see pune in all its glory.

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