Shirdi International Airport (Kakadi)
Located at Kakadi village, 14 km southwest of Shirdi, the airport operates direct daily flights connecting Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai via airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet.
- Transit Time: 20 to 25 minutes by taxi to the temple complex.
- Pre-Paid Taxis: Government-regulated pre-paid taxi booths charge approximately INR 500 - 700 for sedan transfers to Shirdi hotels.
Railway Junction Connectivity
Pilgrims travel via three primary railway stations:
- Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI): Terminus station located just 3 km from the temple with frequent trains to Mumbai, Delhi, and South India.
- Kopargaon (KPG): Located 16 km away on the central railway line.
- Manmad Junction (MMR): Major railway hub located 58 km away, connecting all express trains nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are auto-rickshaws available from Sainagar Shirdi railway station?
Yes, shared and private auto-rickshaws operate round-the-clock outside the station, charging INR 80 to 150 to temple hotels.