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Trimbakeshwar to Shirdi: Distance, Route, Travel Time and Bus Options
Trimbakeshwar and Shirdi are 115 to 116 km apart by road, about 2.5 hours by car or cab. Direct buses are few, so the easier bus option is to go via Nashik and change there. Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar fit well into a two-day trip.
We are Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, and our Bhakta Niwas is in Trimbakeshwar, next to the New Bus Stand. This guide covers the road, the bus options and a simple plan for both darshans.
Distance and time at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Road distance | 115 to 116 km |
| Driving time | About 2.5 hours by car or cab |
| Route | Via Nashik |
| Direct bus | A few; otherwise change at Nashik |
| Nashik to Trimbakeshwar bus | Every 15–30 minutes |
Check Google Maps on the day you travel, as traffic and road works can change the time.
By car or cab
A car or cab is the simplest way between Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar. The drive takes about 2.5 hours and passes through Nashik, about 28 km before Trimbakeshwar. If you are driving into Trimbakeshwar, free parking is available inside our Sansthan campus on Jawahar Road for guests.
By bus
There are only a few direct buses between Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar. An MSRTC bus leaves the Shirdi bus stand at around 11:30 AM daily and reaches Trimbakeshwar at around 3:15 PM, and a private bus leaves Shirdi at around 6:30 AM; check the current time before you travel. If a direct bus does not suit your plans, take a bus from Shirdi to Nashik, getting off at Thakkar Bazar or CBS. From Nashik, MSRTC buses to Trimbakeshwar leave from New CBS / Mela Stand every 15–30 minutes.
When you reach the Trimbakeshwar bus stand, our Bhakta Niwas is right next to it. For all bus stands and routes, read our guide on how to reach Trimbakeshwar.
A simple Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar plan
- Day 1: Darshan at Shirdi. Travel to Trimbakeshwar in the afternoon or evening and check in. Our check-in is open 24 hours.
- Day 2, early morning: Darshan at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Tuesday to Thursday mornings have the shortest queues.
- Day 2, later: Visit Kushavarta Kund and other places near the temple, then travel on.
Doing both in one day is possible by car, but you will spend 5 hours on the road plus two queues. Read our temple timings guide and our Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple guide to plan darshan.
Adding more places to the trip
Some pilgrims continue to another Jyotirlinga. Bhimashankar is about 215 to 235 km from Trimbakeshwar; see Trimbakeshwar to Bhimashankar. If you are heading home to Pune, see Pune to Trimbakeshwar for the highway and buses.
In Trimbakeshwar itself, Kushavarta Kund, Sant Nivruttinath Samadhi and the Swami Samarth Gurupeeth are close to the temple. Read our guide to places to visit near Trimbakeshwar, or check distances from our Bhakta Niwas in the nearby places section.
When to travel
October to March has pleasant weather for travel. Saturday, Sunday and Monday are the busiest days at Trimbakeshwar, and festival days such as Mahashivratri, Shravan Mondays and Kartik Purnima can mean darshan queues of 4 to 8 hours. See our guide to the best time to visit Trimbakeshwar.
During the Simhastha Kumbh 2027, private vehicles are planned to be stopped outside Trimbakeshwar town on the Amrit Snan days of 2 August, 31 August and 12 September 2027. See our Kumbh 2027 guide.
Where to stay in Trimbakeshwar
Our Bhakta Niwas is on Jawahar Road, at the gate of the New Bus Stand, about 900 m from the temple. Check-in is open 24 hours, all 3 satvik meals are included, and there is free parking and a free temple shuttle for guests.
See our rooms and read where to stay in Trimbakeshwar. Bookings are only by phone call or WhatsApp on +91 90311 67563; our guide on how to book lists what to send.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shirdi from Trimbakeshwar?
Shirdi is 115 to 116 km from Trimbakeshwar by road. The drive takes about 2.5 hours by car or cab, via Nashik. Check traffic on the day you travel.
Is there a direct bus from Shirdi to Trimbakeshwar?
There are only a few direct buses. Otherwise, take a bus from Shirdi to Nashik, getting off at Thakkar Bazar or CBS, and change there. MSRTC buses from Nashik's New CBS / Mela Stand to Trimbakeshwar run every 15–30 minutes.
Can I visit Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar in one day?
It is possible by car, but you will spend about 5 hours on the road plus two darshan queues. A more comfortable plan is to do Shirdi on one day, stay the night in Trimbakeshwar, and take an early darshan the next morning.
Where does the bus stop in Trimbakeshwar?
Buses stop at the Trimbakeshwar bus stand. Our Bhakta Niwas is right next to the New Bus Stand, so you can walk over after getting off. The temple is about 900 m from the Bhakta Niwas, a 10–15 minute walk.
Is there parking at the Bhakta Niwas for cars coming from Shirdi?
Yes. Free parking is available inside our Sansthan campus on Jawahar Road for cars, bikes and scooters. Check-in is open 24 hours, so you can arrive late in the evening.
Planning a stay in Trimbakeshwar?
Book on WhatsApp or by phone at +91 90311 67563. Check-in is open 24 hours, and all 3 satvik meals are included.