Pune to Lonavala Local Train Guide: Fare From ₹15, 17 Stations, Travel Time and How to Buy Tickets on the UTS App

The Pune-Lonavala local train covers 63 km between Pune Junction and Lonavala in about 1 hour 25 minutes, stopping at 15 stations in between, and the second-class fare is about ₹15. It is the cheapest way to travel between Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Talegaon and Lonavala.

Central Railway runs several locals each way through the day, plus some that run only between Pune and Talegaon.

Stations on the route

From Pune towards Lonavala:

1. Pune Junction
2. Shivajinagar
3. Khadki
4. Dapodi
5. Kasarwadi
6. Pimpri
7. Chinchwad
8. Akurdi
9. Dehu Road
10. Begdewadi
11. Ghorawadi
12. Talegaon
13. Vadgaon
14. Kanhe
15. Kamshet
16. Malavli
17. Lonavala

Malavli is the station for Bhaje caves and Lohagad, and Kamshet is popular for paragliding.

Fare and passes

• Second-class single ticket for the full route: about ₹15
• First-class tickets cost more; check the UTS app for the exact fare
• Monthly and quarterly season passes are available for daily commuters, and work out far cheaper per trip

How to buy tickets

• UTS app: book unreserved tickets and season passes on your phone. Paper tickets are not needed; show the ticket on the app to checkers.
• Station counters and ATVMs: available at major stations such as Pune, Shivajinagar, Pimpri, Chinchwad and Lonavala.

Timings

Locals run from early morning to late evening, with gaps in the afternoon. Exact times change with timetable revisions and block days, so check the NTES app or the Central Railway timetable before you go, especially on weekends when maintenance blocks are common.

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Frequently asked questions