Travelling to Sangam

Travelling to Sangam

The closest international airport to Sangam is Pune Lohegaon Airport. International flights into and from Lohegaon are currently very limited and often more costly than Mumbai. Sangam is located 20 minutes from this airport.

The most convenient international airport for travel to Sangam is Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai. Flights arrive daily from cities around the world. The travelling time from Mumbai is approximately 4 ½ hours by road.

Please send Sangam your travel information form a minimum of one month prior to your expected arrival date for us to make the necessary arrangements. If you are making your own arrangements for travel to Pune, we request that you let us know your anticipated arrival date and time.

Travelling From Mumbai

Sangam can assist you with travel from Mumbai by car, hired bus or shuttle bus. If you wish to reach Pune by train or by public bus, you must arrange your transportation independently. If you would like the assistance of a travel agent, Sangam recommends Perfect Travels.

By Car

Sangam hires regular, reliable, trustworthy drivers to transport our guests. The driver will wait for you and will be holding a sign with your name(s) on it. The driver may speak only limited English. The cost of this service is based on the size of the car booked.

By Bus

If you are bringing a larger group, Sangam can arrange for a private bus to transport you from Mumbai to Pune. Prices vary widely based on the size of the bus and whether or not you will require air conditioning.

By Shuttle Bus

Several companies operate airport shuttle bus services to Pune. A seat on one of these mini buses will cost approximately Rs 800. The journey takes longer than coming in a direct taxi as the bus will often drop other passengers off in Pune before you. This service is not frequent and you may have to wait for the bus to depart.

By Train

Travelling by train can be an exciting experience and you will have the opportunity to see India at ground level. Please get off the train at ‘Pune Junction’ and if you have requested to be met at the station please wait on the platform concourse. Please send us your coach and seat number if you have the information before travelling. Travel from Pune Station to Sangam is approximately 30 minutes.

Express trains from Mumbai take approximately 3 ½ - 4 hours and express trains usually depart between 5am and 9am and 4pm and 6pm.

By Public Bus

There are buses running between Mumbai and Pune with a frequency of every 15 minutes. Buses depart from ‘Dadar’ which is approximately 20 minutes from the Airport terminal. You will need to take a taxi to ‘Dadar Railway Station’. The final stop for the buses will be Pune Railway Station.

Travelling From Pune Airport

While there is an airport in Pune, flight service between Mumbai and Pune is not often conveniently timed to connect with international arrivals. We do not suggest flying between Pune and Mumbai.

If you are travelling elsewhere in India, many domestic flights to Pune are available daily and new routes are often added.

If you will be making arrangements to travel by plane after your stay at Sangam please bear in mind that domestic flights often have lower luggage weight limits than international flights.

When You Reach Pune

From the Pune airport or train station it will take 20-30 minutes to travel to Sangam by auto rickshaw.

Ask the rickshaw driver for Alandi Road, near the new RTO or Phulenagar (Foo-lay-nah-gar); this is the neighborhood opposite Sangam and is much better known than we are. If the rickshaw driver sees you in Guiding or Scouting uniform he may recognise you as being from Sangam. Please contact us before you travel for the most current rickshaw rates between us and the Pune airport and train station.