For a Pune to Lonavala train, start at Pune Junction, the station named for the local service to Lonavala. From Click Hotel Sagar Plaza Chakan Pune, plan a separate transfer to the station; the hotel offers rooms in Chakan.
- Departure station: Pune Junction.
- Service: A local train runs from Pune to Lonavala, and multiple trains serve Lonavala railway station.
- Timetable: The Indian Railways reserved-train schedule may not include local trains.
- Road context: Pune is about 150 km from Lonavala by road; this is not the train distance.
Which Pune station should you depart from?
Pune Junction is the departure station identified for the Pune–Lonavala local service. The Pune District Administration also says a local train is available from Pune station to Lonavala, where multiple trains serve the railway station.
Keep the road and rail journeys distinct when planning: the Pune District Administration gives the distance between Pune and Lonavala as about 150 km by road and the road journey as about one and a half hours. Those figures do not describe train distance or travel time.
How do you find a current train timetable?
Check a timetable source that covers local trains, because Indian Railways’ Passenger Reservation Enquiry schedule page displays schedules only for reserved trains defined in its PRS system and may not show local-train timings.
Before choosing a departure, confirm the current service and times with an official railway source or at the station. Timings can differ by service, and the reserved-train schedule alone may not answer the question for a local train.
What should you check about tickets and rail travel?
Confirm the correct service and ticket arrangements for your chosen departure before you travel. The reserved-train schedule and the local-train timetable are not interchangeable: the Indian Railways page described above may omit local services.
For a broader day-trip plan from Chakan, factor in the transfer to Pune Junction as well as the train journey. The Lonavala day-trip planning guide for Chakan covers the wider outing.
How do you get from Chakan to Pune Junction?
Arrange a separate transfer from Chakan to Pune Junction before you set off; the rail journey begins at the station, not at the hotel. The Pune District Administration describes a local train from Pune station to Lonavala, but the facts here do not establish a specific Chakan-to-station route or travel time.
If you are considering public transport for this leg, check the current services and connections for your departure. The guide to public transport from Chakan to Pune addresses that part of the journey.
What can you do after arriving in Lonavala?
Lonavala has its own railway station, and the Pune District Administration names Lonavala and Bhushi lakes among the places to see. Khandala is 5 km from Lonavala, while Lohagad, Tikona and Visapur forts are near Malavli, about 5 km from Lonavala.
Maharashtra Tourism also identifies the Karla and Bhaja Caves as Buddhist rock-cut caves in the Lonavala area. For a non-rail alternative, regular state-transport and private buses run between Pune and Lonavala.
Before you go: Service times and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official Indian Railways site before you go.
FAQs
Which station does the Pune–Lonavala local leave from?
Pune Junction is the departure station named for the local service to Lonavala.
Does the Indian Railways schedule page show local trains?
Its Passenger Reservation Enquiry schedule page covers reserved trains defined in the PRS system, so it may not display local-train timings.
How far is Lonavala from Pune?
The Pune District Administration gives the road distance as about 150 km. That is a road figure, not a train distance.
Are there buses between Pune and Lonavala?
Yes. Regular state-transport and private buses run between Pune and Lonavala.