Shivajinagar Wakdewadi to Bhimashankar Bus Timetable | MSRTC ST Bus Time & Fare
Shivajinagar Wakdewadi to Bhimashankar MSRTC Bus Timings, Route, Distance & Travel Details
Check listed ST bus departures, fare range, travel duration and major stops for the Shivajinagar Wakdewadi to Bhimashankar route before planning your journey.
🗓️ Timetable last verified: May 2026
View Full TimetableShivajinagar Wakdewadi to Bhimashankar bus fare is ₹90–₹185, travel time is 3-3.5 hrs, and the first bus departs at 05:30 AM.
📍 Distance 110 km
⏱ Duration 3-3.5 hrs
🚌 Bus Types Ordinary
💰 Fare ₹90 - ₹185
Bus Timings
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Bus Type | Fare | Timetable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:30 AM | 09:00 AM | 3h 30m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 06:00 AM | 09:30 AM | 3h 30m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 06:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 3h 30m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 07:00 AM | 10:15 AM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 07:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 08:00 AM | 11:15 AM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 09:00 AM | 12:15 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 10:00 AM | 01:15 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 11:15 AM | 02:30 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 12:00 PM | 03:15 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 12:30 PM | 03:45 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 01:00 PM | 04:15 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 02:00 PM | 05:15 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
| 04:00 PM | 07:15 PM | 3h 15m | ORDINARY | ₹185 | Click here |
About This Route
MSRTC buses to Bhimashankar depart from Shivajinagar Wakdewadi, Pune's main stand for this route, roughly every hour through the day. The journey covers around 110 km via Manchar/Ghodegaon and takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours — a popular route for devotees visiting the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple and trekkers heading to the Sahyadri hills.
Timings may change during holidays, heavy traffic, seasonal rush or depot schedule updates. For exam, interview, railway connection or hospital travel, confirm the latest departure with the official MSRTC counter or reservation website.
Route & Stops
Main stops shown below help you understand the usual route path and decide whether the bus is suitable for your nearest boarding or dropping point.
Boarding Points
- Shivajinagar Wakdewadi Bus Stand
- Chakan
Dropping Points
- Ghodegaon
- Bhimashankar Bus Stand
- Bhimashankar Temple
Travel Tips
These points are practical reminders for this route. Please keep extra time for reaching the bus stand, especially during weekends, rain and festival rush.
- ✔ Board from Shivajinagar Wakdewadi, Pune's main stand for this route
- ✔ Last bus back to Pune is around 4:30 PM — plan darshan to finish by 3 PM
- ✔ Carry warm clothing in monsoon/winter, hill weather turns cool quickly
- ✔ Weekend buses get crowded, especially during Mahashivratri
Best Time to Travel
October to February is the best time for a Pune to Bhimashankar trip. Mahashivratri sees heavy crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The MSRTC Ordinary bus fare from Pune (Shivajinagar) to Bhimashankar is around ₹185 for adults, with a concessional fare of around ₹90 for women and children.
MSRTC runs around 12-14 buses daily from Shivajinagar, Pune to Bhimashankar, roughly every hour from 5:30 AM onward.
The Pune to Bhimashankar bus departs from Shivajinagar Wakdewadi Bus Stand, with pickup also available at Chakan.
The journey covers around 110 km and takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours via Manchar and Ghodegaon.
The last return bus from Bhimashankar to Pune is usually around 4:30 PM, so plan to finish your temple visit by 3 PM.
Bus Ticket Booking
For official reservation, seat availability and live booking confirmation, use the MSRTC reservation website or the nearest authorised counter.
| Service | Offer | Action |
|---|---|---|
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