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Overview
The distance between Mumbai and Pune is about 148 kilometres. It can take you around 3 hours to cover this distance by driving. With public transportation, the journey duration would be a bit longer, at around 3 to 5 hours even. There are plenty of buses plying from Mumbai to Pune though, ranging from ordinary buses, Volvo buses and AC seater/sleeper buses. Below, we would highlight the Volvo buses operated by both the government and private companies.
Volvo Buses from Mumbai to Pune
1. Government-Operated Volvo Buses - The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) operates a few Volvo buses plying between Mumbai and Pune. These buses depart from the Mumbai Central Bus Depot and arrive either at Swargate or Pune Railway Station. Below is the time table of these buses.
MSRTC Volvo Buses from Mumbai to Pune
| Bus Number | Departure Time | Arrival Station |
| Bus No. 1 | 6:15 | Swargate |
| Bus No. 2 | 6:45 | Pune Railway Station |
| Bus No. 3 | 7:15 | Swargate |
| Bus No. 4 | 13:00 | Swargate |
| Bus No. 5 | 14:45 | Swargate |
| Bus No. 6 | 15:00 | Pune Railway Station |
| Bus No. 7 | 15:30 | Swargate |
These are all the Volvo buses operated by the MSRTC plying between Mumbai and Pune. As you can see, there's a bus as early as 6:15 in the morning and until 15:30 in the afternoon. Fares are around Rs. 270 to Rs. 300 per passenger. You can book any of these buses from the
booking website of the MSRTC. Alternatively, you can also just go to
RedBus or any MSRTC bus booking counter in Mumbai. It's always best to book a ticket in advance though to avoid any delays or postponements of your trip.
2. Privately-Operated Volvo Buses - There are also some private companies that have buses plying between Mumbai and Pune. Their rates are on the mid-range to the higher side. You can book them via
RedBus or
Via. You can also just reach the bus counters at the mentioned bus stands and purchase a ticket from there.
Jabbar Metro Travels Volvo Bus from Mumbai to Pune
| Bus Number | Departure Station - Time | Arrival Station - Time | Fare |
| Bus No. 1 | Borivali West - 15:10 | Pune Wakad - 20:00 | Rs. 300 |
Jabbar Metro Travels operates just one Volvo bus plying this route. It departs from the Borivali West Bus Station in Mumbai and arrives in the Pune Wakad Bus Station. Fare is at Rs. 300 per passenger and journey duration is around 4 hours and 50 minutes.
Kesineni Travels Volvo Buses from Mumbai to Pune
| Bus Number | Departure Station - Time | Arrival Station - Time | Fare |
| Bus No. 1 | Borivali East - 15:00 | Pune Wakad - 18:40 | Rs. 350 |
| Bus No. 2 | Borivali East - 16:15 | Pune Wakad - 20:10 | Rs. 350 |
| Bus No. 3 | Borivali East - 17:15 | Pune Wakad - 21:20 | Rs. 350 |
Kesineni Travels has three Volvo multi-axle semi-sleeper buses plying from Mumbai to Pune. They all depart late in the afternoon in the Borivali East Bus Station, starting at 15:00, then at 16:15 and finally, at 17:15. They also arrive in the Pune Wakad Bus Station. Fares are around Rs. 350 per passenger and journey duration is around 4 hours.
National Travels Volvo Buses from Mumbai to Pune
| Bus Number | Departure Station - Time | Arrival Station - Time | Fare |
| Bus No. 1 | Gokul Hotel - 12:02 | Wakad Bridge - 16:30 | Rs. 285 |
| Bus No. 2 | Gokul Hotel - 14:00 | Wakad Bridge - 18:30 | Rs. 285 |
| Bus No. 3 | Gokul Hotel - 15:30 | Wakad Bridge - 20:00 | Rs. 285 |
| Bus No. 4 | Gokul Hotel - 17:00 | Wakad Bridge - 22:00 | Rs. 285 |
National Travels has four Volvo buses plying between Mumbai and Pune. They depart from the Gokul Hotel in PB Marg in Mumbai and arrive in Wakad Bridge in Pune. Buses depart in the middle of the afternoon starting at 12:02 until 17:00. Fares are around Rs. 285 per passenger and journey duration is about 5 hours though.
Neeta Travels Volvo Buses from Mumbai to Pune
| Bus Number | Departure Station - Time | Arrival Station - Time | Fare |
| Bus No. 1 | Borivali West - 8:15 | Pune Station - 13:15 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 2 | Borivali West - 10:15 | Pune Station - 15:15 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 3 | Borivali West - 11:15 | Pune Station - 16:15 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 4 | Borivali West - 11:45 | Pune Station - 16:45 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 5 | Borivali West - 12:15 | Pune Station - 17:15 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 6 | Borivali West - 12:45 | Pune Station - 17:45 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 7 | Borivali West - 13:15 | Pune Station - 18:15 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 8 | Borivali West - 14:00 | Pune Station - 19:00 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 9 | Borivali West - 14:30 | Pune Station - 20:30 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 10 | Borivali West - 14:45 | Pune Station - 19:45 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 11 | Borivali West - 16:15 | Pune Station - 21:30 | Rs. 1,415 |
| Bus No. 12 | Borivali West - 17:00 | Pune Station - 23:00 | Rs. 943 |
| Bus No. 13 | Borivali West - 17:15 | Pune Station - 22:30 | Rs. 799 |
| Bus No. 14 | Borivali West - 17:30 | Pune Station - 23:00 | Rs. 1,035 |
| Bus No. 15 | Borivali West - 17:45 | Pune Station - 22:45 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 16 | Borivali West - 18:15 | Pune Station - 23:15 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 17 | Borivali West - 18:45 | Pune Station - 23:45 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 18 | Borivali West - 19:00 | Pune Station - 1:15 | Rs. 600 |
| Bus No. 19 | Borivali West - 20:00 | Pune Station - 1:00 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 20 | Borivali West - 21:00 | Pune Station - 2:00 | Rs. 400 |
| Bus No. 21 | Borivali West - 21:27 | Pune Station - 1:57 | Rs. 500 |
| Bus No. 22 | Borivali West - 21:28 | Pune Station - 1:58 | Rs. 500 |
Neeta Travels has 22 buses plying from Mumbai to Pune. They depart from the Neeta Travels Booking Counter in Borivali West and arrive in Pune Station, just opposite the Swargate Bus Stand in Pune. There are buses plying as early as 8:15 and as late as 21:28. Journey duration is around 5 to 6 hours. Fares vary too but they're around Rs. 400 to Rs. 500. Those priced higher are sleeper buses.
Purple Metrolink Volvo Buses from Mumbai to Pune
| Bus Number | Departure Station - Time | Arrival Station - Time | Fare |
| Bus No. 1 | Andheri East - 9:30 | Wakad - 13:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 2 | Andheri East - 10:30 | Wakad - 14:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 3 | Andheri East - 11:30 | Wakad - 15:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 4 | Andheri East - 12:30 | Wakad - 16:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 5 | Andheri East - 13:30 | Wakad - 17:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 6 | Andheri East - 14:30 | Wakad - 18:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 7 | Andheri East - 15:30 | Wakad - 19:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 8 | Andheri East - 16:30 | Wakad - 20:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 9 | Andheri East - 17:30 | Wakad - 21:30 | Rs. 380 |
| Bus No. 10 | Andheri East - 18:30 | Wakad - 22:30 | Rs. 380 |
Purple Metrolink has 10 Volvo buses plying from Mumbai to Pune. They depart from the Purple Metrolink Office in Andheri East in Mumbai and arrive in Wakad in Pune. Journey duration is around 4 hours, more or less. Fare is at Rs. 380 per passenger.
Conclusion
On average, expect to pay around Rs. 300 to Rs. 400 for simple Volvo bus from Mumbai to Pune. There are different boarding stations in Mumbai though, you would see them in the tables above. There's a station in Borivali East, Borivali West, Andheri East and many more. Usually though, the buses drop off passengers in either Wakad or Pune Station as soon as it arrives in Pune. You can choose to book a ticket in advance and this is usually more recommended. This way, you are assured a seat at a set schedule. But you can also book in person once you arrive in the station but do keep in mind that you might not always get a seat this way, especially during peak or rush hours.
I hope this helps you.
