Mumbai is nearest urban city located about 100 km from Matheran. As Matheran is so near to Mumbai, it is favourite hill station among Mumbaikars. Even reaching Matheran from Mumbai is completely hassle-free.
How to Reach Matheran from Mumbai by Road:
Set off on the old Mumbai-Pune road (NH-4) through Dadar, Chembur, Vashi, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Panvel
From Panvel use Mumbai Pune Expressway to avoid road traffic. (You need to pay toll)
Take the first exit Shedung Phata which arrives within 5 minutes after you get onto the expressway which brings back you to old Mumbai-Pune road.
After approximately 10-15 km of driving take left turn for Karjat/Matheran at the crossing.
Pay and Park is available at the last parking point ( Dasturi ) @ Rs. 180/- approx per day
Municipal council charges Rs. 50/- for adult and Rs. 25/- for children above 3 years as entrance feee
Mumbai to Matheran by Train
Take a local train to Khopoli or Karjat from CST and leave at Neral station. You can even opt for fast local to reach early as all fast trains become slow after Kalyan station.
From CST it would take around 2 ½ to 3 hours to reach Neral.
From Neral you can reach Matheran by toy train which would take approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours.
