Last updated: October 2026. This page is an independent, unofficial guide to MSRTC buses — not affiliated with MSRTC or the Government of Maharashtra.

July 2026 fare revision: per July-2026 news reports, the State Transport Authority (STA) approved a fare revision of about 13.56%, effective July 18, 2026. For example, the Mumbai–Satara ordinary fare rose from about ₹498 to about ₹555, and Mumbai–Solapur from about ₹705 to about ₹800 (per July-2026 news reports). Final ticket prices are rounded to the nearest ₹5 — check the MSRTC official source for current rates.

Related guides: MSRTC Bus Fare 2026 — fare chart, route prices & discounts · MSRTC NCMC card guide

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MSRTC Bus Timetable, Booking & Reservation Guide 2026

An unofficial guide to MSRTC timetables, Shivneri & Shivshahi schedules, ticket prices and Maharashtra ST bus routes — all in one place

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MSRTC — Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation 2026

MSRTC Info — Independent, Unofficial Guide

80+ route & timetable articles covering 36 districts across Maharashtra. Not affiliated with MSRTC or the Government of Maharashtra — see our About Us page.

MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation), known as ST Mahamandal or Maharashtra ST, is one of India’s largest public bus networks. This is an independent, unofficial guide providing MSRTC timetable information, typical MSRTC bus ticket price ranges, route information, and pointers to MSRTC online booking and MSRTC reservation for routes across Maharashtra.

MSRTC Online Booking — How to Book MSRTC Bus Tickets Online

MSRTC online ticket booking is handled through the official MSRTC reservation portal and app, generally open up to 30 days in advance. Third-party aggregators such as RedBus also list MSRTC routes. This guide helps you find timetables and typical fares before you book on the official channel.

MSRTC Bus Types: Shivneri, Shivshahi & Lalpari

Shivneri — flagship AC Volvo service connecting Pune (Swargate / Shivaji Nagar) to Mumbai Dadar and CSMT. Shivshahi — semi-luxury AC service on major intercity routes like Pune–Kolhapur and Satara–Mumbai. Lalpari — the classic Maharashtra red ST bus, the ordinary/non-AC service. Fares differ meaningfully between these three classes — check the route-specific page for current pricing by bus type.

Pune to Mahabaleshwar MSRTC Bus

MSRTC buses to Mahabaleshwar depart from Swargate bus stand daily, typically via Satara. Satara to Mahabaleshwar is roughly 65 km. See the dedicated route page for detailed timings and ticket price ranges.

Popular MSRTC Routes 2026

  • Pune to Mumbai Shivneri
  • Mumbai to Pune Swargate
  • Pune to Nagpur Sleeper
  • Pune to Shirdi ST Bus
  • Pune to Mahabaleshwar
  • Satara to Mumbai Shivshahi
  • Nashik to Pune Shivai
  • Aurangabad to Mumbai
  • Solapur to Mumbai
  • Nagpur to Pune
  • Pune to Kolhapur
  • Shirdi to Nashik

MSRTC Bus Timetable — Maharashtra Bus Stands 2026

This guide covers timetable information for major Maharashtra bus stands, including Swargate Bus Stand, Shivaji Nagar Wakdewadi, Dadar Bus Stand, Nashik CBS, Nagpur Ganeshpeth, Kolhapur Bus Stand, Aurangabad CIDCO, Solapur Central, Shirdi Bus Stand, and more. Always confirm exact timings on the official MSRTC portal before travel, as schedules can change.

Frequently Asked Questions — MSRTC Booking & Timetable

How to do MSRTC booking online? ▼
MSRTC online booking is available via the official MSRTC reservation portal or app. Enter origin city, destination, travel date and select bus type (Shivneri, Shivshahi or ordinary), then pay online and download your ticket. Third-party portals such as RedBus also list MSRTC routes.
What is the MSRTC bus ticket price for Shivneri (Pune to Mumbai)? ▼
Shivneri (AC Volvo) fares from Pune to Mumbai (Swargate to Dadar / CSMT) typically range from ₹300 to ₹700 depending on seat class and departure time. Confirm current pricing on the official MSRTC booking portal before travel.
How to book Shivneri bus ticket online? ▼
Shivneri bus booking is available via the official MSRTC reservation portal/app and select third-party platforms. Choose Pune as origin, Mumbai as destination, and Shivneri as bus type. Advance booking is generally available up to 30 days ahead.
What is the Pune to Mahabaleshwar MSRTC bus timetable? ▼
MSRTC buses from Pune Swargate to Mahabaleshwar run multiple times daily via Satara, with the journey taking roughly 4–5 hours. See the Pune to Mahabaleshwar page for current timings and fares.
How to cancel an MSRTC bus ticket and get a refund? ▼
Online tickets booked on the official MSRTC portal or app can be cancelled from the “My Tickets” section before departure. Refunds are processed as per MSRTC rules — usually with a small cancellation fee — and are credited back to the original payment method within a few working days. Counter-bought tickets must be cancelled at a bus stand counter. For help, call the MSRTC toll-free helpline 1800-22-1250.

MSRTC Bus Fare Per Stage (July 2026 revision)

Per-stage fares per July-2026 news reports; the STA-approved revision of about 13.56% took effect on July 18, 2026 and final ticket prices are rounded to the nearest ₹5. Check the MSRTC official source for current rates.

Bus classPer-stage fare
Ordinary₹11.40
Semi-luxury₹13.65
Sleeper-seater₹15.50
Sleeper₹16.75
Shivshahi AC seater₹14.20
Shivshahi AC sleeper₹15.35
Shivneri AC seater₹21.25
Shivneri AC sleeper₹25.35

For route-wise ticket prices and concession details, see our MSRTC Bus Fare 2026 guide and the MSRTC NCMC card guide.

MSRTC Bus Types Compared

Bus typeACTypical use
Lal Pari (Ordinary)Non-ACEveryday intercity travel
Semi-luxury / HirkaniNon-ACFaster point-to-point services
ShivshahiACAC seater and sleeper options
ShivneriACPremium AC seater and sleeper on key corridors
ShivaiAC (electric)Electric bus services

How to Check an MSRTC Timetable

  1. Use the official MSRTC online reservation portal to look up schedules.
  2. Call the MSRTC helpline 1800-22-1250 (toll-free).
  3. Visit the enquiry window at your bus depot.

Check the MSRTC official source for the latest schedules.

Popular MSRTC Routes 2026

The table below lists the popular routes featured on this page. This guide does not publish official distances, journey times or fares for these routes — check the MSRTC official source, or open a route guide for details.

RouteDistance / JourneyFare
Pune to Mumbai Shivnericheck official sourcecheck official source
Mumbai to Pune Swargatecheck official sourcecheck official source
Pune to Nagpur Sleepercheck official sourcecheck official source
Pune to Shirdi ST Buscheck official sourcecheck official source
Pune to Mahabaleshwarcheck official sourcecheck official source
Satara to Mumbai Shivshahicheck official sourcecheck official source
Nashik to Pune Shivaicheck official sourcecheck official source
Aurangabad to Mumbaicheck official sourcecheck official source
Solapur to Mumbaicheck official sourcecheck official source
Nagpur to Punecheck official sourcecheck official source
Pune to Kolhapurcheck official sourcecheck official source
Shirdi to Nashikcheck official sourcecheck official source

This is an independent, unofficial guide — not affiliated with MSRTC or the Government of Maharashtra.