Karjat (station code KJT) is a premier railway junction and road hub nestled between Mumbai and Pune. Discover the fastest routes by train, car, bus, and air.
For these comparisons, the destination is Karjat Junction railway station (KJT), Dahivali, not a resort, fort or the taluka boundary. Google Maps road-route snapshots checked September 30, 2026 are rounded below. They are neither railway kilometres nor guaranteed shortest routes. Route selection, traffic, closures, toll choices and the entrance you use can change the journey.
| Start point | Road distance to KJT | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai CSMT | About 68 km | Check this road route |
| Dadar station | About 66 km | Check this road route |
| Ghatkopar station | About 60 km | Check this road route |
| Chembur station | About 59 km | Check this road route |
| Pune Junction | About 104 km | Check this road route |
| Bandra Terminus | About 67 km | Check this road route |
| Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) | About 61 km | Check this road route |
| Nashik Road station | About 175 km | Check this road route |
| Palghar station | About 145 km | Check this road route |
| Ghansoli station | About 51 km | Check this road route |
That is why "Mumbai to Karjat distance" does not have one city-wide answer: CSMT, Dadar, Chembur and a western-suburb hotel are different starts. Pune–Karjat figures above use Pune Junction; check the reverse journey separately if the routing changes. Add the station-to-stay transfer when budgeting your day.
From Mumbai: compare a Karjat-bound Central Railway local with a road trip. Check the specific local’s destination and stopping pattern. CSMT, Dadar and Ghatkopar are useful station names to search; not every fast service calls at every intermediate station. Use the railway guide for stop-order and halt checks.
From Pune: search the official train timetable using Pune Junction and KJT rather than assuming a Pune suburban local reaches Karjat. For driving, the checked route uses the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and the NH548A approach. Confirm the currently open exit and final approach with navigation; avoid copying an exit instruction from an old itinerary.
From Bandra Terminus or LTT: neither terminal name guarantees a through train to Karjat. For suburban travel, arrange a transfer to a station served by a Karjat-bound Central Line local and check that service’s stops. The table also gives road alternatives from the actual terminals.
From Nashik, Palghar or Ghansoli: the table contains separate measured road routes, not extrapolations from Mumbai distance. The Nashik Road snapshot uses Samruddhi Mahamarg/NH548A, Palghar uses NH48, and Ghansoli uses the Mumbai–Pune highway/Panvel approach. These are navigation snapshots, not a promise of a direct train or bus. Check onward rail connections separately; do not assume a direct service.
Reserve the last leg to your resort or trail base before arrival, particularly for an early trek or late return. Bus stand transfer, Kondana Caves approach and Peth Fort approach have different endpoints.
Select a Karjat-bound Central Railway local and check its stopping pattern and current departure board. Frequency varies by service and time of day.
Smooth highway drive via Mumbai-Pune Expressway (take the Shedung / Khopoli exit) or the scenic Old Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH48).
For a reserved express journey, verify a bookable KJT passenger halt for the exact train number and direction before buying a ticket.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA - 45 km) and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM - 75 km) connect directly via road & rail.
Karjat Railway Station (KJT) is a key railway terminus on the Central Railway network. Located at the base of the Bhor Ghat incline, confirm your platform and departure from the current station board.
Check a Karjat-bound local at your boarding station. The stopping pattern is service-specific, particularly for fast trains; use the official timetable and station departure board.
Check the selected departure for its current journey time. No universal CSMT, Thane or Kalyan duration is verified here.
Check a dated schedule in official NTES for your train number, direction and journey date. A technical stop or a train passing KJT is not proof that passengers can board or alight. No current express departure times are verified in this guide.
Driving to Karjat offers a picturesque journey with smooth toll roads, scenic valley vistas, and famous food stops like Saltt, ND Studios, and local Maharashtrian misal joints.
Compare your start-specific route in the table above. The CSMT snapshot uses Atal Setu, NH348/NH48 and the NH548A Karjat approach; other Mumbai starts can route via Panvel. Check tolls, closures and the signed exit before driving.
The Pune Junction snapshot uses the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and NH548A approach. Follow current navigation and open exits rather than treating the journey time or exit as fixed.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA): Located just 45 km away, NMIA offers the quickest gateway to Karjat via the upcoming Panvel–Karjat transit corridor.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM): Located 75 km away in Mumbai. Take a pre-paid taxi or transfer to Dadar Station for a direct local train to Karjat.
MSRTC State Buses: Regular state transport buses connect Karjat ST Stand to Panvel, Kalyan, Khopoli, and Matheran.