You are planning a trip to Mumbai and are worried about getting to Mumbai. Getting to the city should not be a major cause for concern, as it is served by excellent airline services and a wide network of railways and buses.
If you are planning to get to Mumbai by plane, you need to arrive at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The airport is also known for being the principal international gateway to India.
The airport comprises two terminals including the International Terminal, Terminal 2, Sahar and a Domestic Terminal, Terminal 1, Santacruz. Free shuttle buses connect the two terminals.
Parking is available at the airport. A small amount is charged, however. Once you reach the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, getting to the downtown is really easy, which is just 28 kilometers from the airport. You can avail a prepaid taxi to ply from the airport to the downtown. You can also avail a bus or a taxi to the Vile Parle Station and get on a local train from here. It is recommended that you opt for a 1st class ticket to avoid the rush.
If you want an off-the-track journey while traveling to Mumbai, you can choose to arrive to the city on a boat cruise. Memorable boat cruises ferry you safely to the city from Malayasia, Dubai and Singapore. A wide variety of ferries connect the Ferry Wharf in Mumbai to the nearby islands and beaches. One of the finest harbors of the country, Mumbai is the main transit point for over 50% of the passengers to the country.
You can also get to Mumbai via trains. The first railway line was laid from Mumbai to Thane in the year 1853. A wide network of trains connects the city to other metropolitan cities of India.
The main railway stations include Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, earlier known as Victoria Terminus, Kurla Terminus and Dadar Terminus. Mumbai Central and Bandra are the main terminals. The newly constructed Konkan Railway takes a picturesque route across the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, plying to Goa and coastal Karnataka. Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Bandra on the Western line and CST and Dadar on the Central line are the main reservation offices.
If you want your travel experience to Mumbai to be a more secluded and private affair, you can choose to get to the city by car. You can take the national highways including 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17 or the Mumbai-Pune expressway, which also are known for connecting important parts of the country. With excellent road conditions, getting to Mumbai by car will be a memorable experience all the way!
A network of buses plies between the city and other important places within the country. The major company operating services between Mumbai and other places in Maharasthra is known as the MSRTC or the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.
The major bus station of the city is Mumbai Central. Buses arriving and departing from here connect Mumbai to other cities of Maharashtra and important destinations of the country. With a vast network of transportation facilities, getting to Mumbai has become really hassle-free!
