How to Reach Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 by Train, Flight, Bus & Road
Every practical route into Nashik–Trimbakeshwar for the 2027 Amrit Snan dates, from the nearest airport to the last-mile crossing between the two sites.
Quick answer
Fly into Nashik's Ozar Airport (ISK) or Mumbai's international hub; arrive by train at Nashik Road, about 8 km from Ramkund; or drive via NH3, roughly 180 km / 4 hours from Mumbai. All routes require a separate onward leg to Trimbakeshwar for the 12 September date.
The three main routes
Air, rail and road at a glance
By air
Ozar Airport (ISK), about 24 km from the city centre, has limited direct connectivity. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is the main long-haul gateway, connected onward by road or rail.
By rail
Nashik Road station, about 8 km from the city centre and 15–20 minutes from Ramkund, is the primary stop, with regular services from Mumbai and Pune. Expect additional festival-special trains scheduled closer to each Amrit Snan date.
By road
Nashik sits directly on the highway network linking Mumbai (roughly 180 km via NH3, about 4 hours), Pune and Ahmedabad. MSRTC runs both regular and dedicated Kumbh-special bus services from the Central Bus Stand.
From major cities
Typical routes and journey times
| From | Best mode | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Road (NH3) or rail | ~4 hours by road |
| Pune | Road or rail | ~4–5 hours by road |
| Delhi | Flight to Mumbai, then road/rail | Flight + ~4 hours onward |
| Ahmedabad | Road or rail | ~7–8 hours by road |
Journey times are indicative under normal traffic conditions and will lengthen substantially around the 2 August, 31 August and 11–12 September Amrit Snan dates. Exact festival-special train and bus timetables are typically published closer to each date — check the official websites listing nearer the time.
The crossing everyone underestimates
Nashik to Trimbakeshwar during the Mela
The 28 km journey normally takes about 45 minutes, but on Amrit Snan days private vehicles are typically kept out of the immediate Trimbakeshwar zone, stretching the trip to 2–5 hours with the final stretch often covered on foot.
What to do instead
Use the MSRTC Kumbh shuttles
Dedicated Kumbh shuttle buses, running from hubs such as Satpur and Thakkar Bazaar, are the most reliable way to make the crossing on peak days. If your visit centres on the 12 September date at the Jyotirlinga, base yourself in Trimbakeshwar rather than commuting from Nashik that day.
Frequently asked
Questions about getting there
Ozar Airport (ISK), about 24 km from the city centre, though Mumbai's international airport offers far more flight options for long-haul travellers.
Use the MSRTC dedicated Kumbh shuttle buses rather than a private vehicle — private cars are typically restricted from the immediate Trimbakeshwar zone on peak dates.
Indian Railways has historically added significant special-train capacity around major Kumbh dates — for example, over 3,300 special trains for the 2025 Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. Expect a similar pattern for Nashik, with exact schedules published closer to each 2027 date.