How To Reach Nashik and Trimbakeshwar: Flight, Train, Bus Guide

Quick Answer
Nashik is well connected by flight (Nashik Airport, code ISK, also called Ozar Airport), by train (Nashik Road railway station on the Mumbai-Bhusawal line), and by road (about 165 km from Mumbai and 210 km from Pune). Trimbakeshwar is a further 30 km from Nashik city by road, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by car.
About This Event
This post covers travel to the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela 2027 venue on the Godavari river.

By Flight

Nashik Airport (IATA code: ISK), also known as Ozar Airport or Gandhinagar Airport, is about 24 km from Nashik city centre. It has limited but growing domestic connectivity. Many pilgrims instead fly into Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) or Pune, both well connected internationally, and then travel onward to Nashik by road or train.

FromNearest AirportOnward Distance to Nashik
DirectNashik Airport (ISK / Ozar)About 24 km
Via MumbaiChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl. (BOM)About 165 km by road (3.5-4.5 hrs)
Via PunePune Airport (PNQ)About 210 km by road (4-5 hrs)
By Train

Nashik Road railway station is the main station serving the city, located on the Mumbai-Bhusawal line, well connected to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and many other major cities. It is about 8 km from central Nashik and Panchavati.

  • Nashik Road to Mumbai: several trains daily, journey time roughly 3.5 to 5 hours.
  • Nashik Road to Pune: connected via Manmad Junction or Daund, roughly 4 to 5 hours.
  • During Kumbh Mela, expect special additional trains and extended platforms to be announced by Indian Railways closer to the Shahi Snan dates, as has happened at past Kumbh Melas.

By Road (Bus and Self-Drive)

RouteApproximate DistanceApproximate Travel Time
Mumbai to Nashik165 km3.5 - 4.5 hours
Pune to Nashik210 km4 - 5 hours
Nashik to Trimbakeshwar30 km45 min - 1 hour
Shirdi to Nashik90 km2 - 2.5 hours

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) runs regular buses from Mumbai, Pune, and other major Maharashtra cities to Nashik. During the Mela period, MSRTC typically adds extra buses and special routes, especially around Shahi Snan dates.

Getting Around Nashik and Trimbakeshwar Locally

  • Auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs are widely available in Nashik city for short distances.
  • Nashik to Trimbakeshwar shared jeeps and buses run frequently from the Trimbak bus stand area.
  • During Shahi Snan days, private vehicles are usually restricted close to the ghats. Expect to walk the last stretch, and wear comfortable footwear.

Once you arrive, here is where to stay near Panchavati or Trimbakeshwar.

Nashik Road railway station main entrance
The main entrance of Nashik Road railway station
Photo: Superfast1111 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nearest airport to Nashik?
Nashik Airport (ISK), also called Ozar Airport, about 24 km from the city. Mumbai's international airport is the more commonly used option for long-distance and international travellers.
How far is Trimbakeshwar from Nashik?
About 30 km, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road in normal traffic.
Will there be traffic restrictions during Kumbh Mela?
Yes, expect significant restrictions and possible vehicle bans close to the ghats on Shahi Snan days. Plan to arrive early and be ready to walk the final stretch.
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