Just arrived at CSMIA and wondering which is the nearest railway station to Mumbai Airport? Look no further! Whether you are in T1 or T2, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date details on the most closest railway station, ensuring a cost-effective and time-efficient journey.
The Mumbai suburban railways, also known as Mumbai local or local trains is an extensive railway network in the financial capital of India, Mumbai. It is an integral part of the city’s transportation system, connecting various neighborhoods and suburbs. Divided into Western Line, Central Main Line and Harbour Line, the Mumbai local plays a crucial role in the daily commute of millions of people in Mumbai.
Terminal Wise Nearest Railway Station to Mumbai Airport
Domestic Terminal – The nearest railway station from Mumbai Airport’s domestic terminal (Terminal 1 or T1), located in Santacruz is Vile Parle (East) railway station. The railway station is at a distance of 1.7 km from terminal 1 of Mumbai airport and it usually takes 10 minutes by a private cab or auto.
International Terminal – The nearest railway station from CSMIA’s international terminal(Terminal 2 or T2) is Andheri (East) railway station. The railway station is at a distance of 6km from the international terminal of Mumbai airport and takes around 24 minutes to commute by a cab or auto.
Passengers can take a cab, bus or an auto rickshaw from respective terminals at Mumbai Airport to reach Vile Parle and Andheri East Railway stations. More information on railway network, stations and time table can be checked on Indian railway’s official website.
Mumbai Central is one of the five prime terminal railway stations of Mumbai along with Mumbai CST, Mumbai LTT, Mumbai BDTS, Mumbai Dadar. The terminal serves as a major stop for local and inter-city/express trains. The distance between Mumbai airport and mumbai central railway station is approximately 18.5km and it takes around 40-50 minutes via western express highway by a private cab or an auto. Alternatively passengers can reach one of the nearest railway stations (i.e. Vile parle or Andheri East) from airport and then board a train to reach Mumbai central.
How to Reach Mumbai Airport by Local Train?
The cheapest way to reach Mumbai airport is undoubtedly by using local train. Passengers going to the domestic terminal which is Terminal 1 of Mumbai International airport, should board a local train from their nearest railway station and get down at Vile Parle (East) railway station. For reaching International terminal i.e. Terminal 2 of BOM airport, passenger should take a train to Andheri East railway station.
BEST operates frequent bus services from the railway station and the airport terminal allowing easy and hassle free transport options. Take Bus no. 312 to reach domestic terminal (T1) of Mumbai airport. Board bus no. 321 from Vile parle railway station or Bus no. 308 from Andheri East railway station to reach international terminal(T2) of Mumbai airport.
Alternatively, travelers have the option to use a private cab or auto-rickshaw for a quicker journey to the airport.
Mumbai Local Train Fare
Minimum Fare – INR 5.00
Maximum Fare – INR 15.00
Train fare from Vile Parle to Dadar, Matunga Road, Mahim, Bandra, Khar Road, Santa Cruz, Andheri, Jogeshwari, Ram Mandir, Goregaon and Malad railway stations is INR 5.00.
Train fare from Vile Parle to Churchgate, Marine Lines Naigaon, Bhayandar, Mira Road, Dahisar, Borivali, Kandivali, Lower Parel, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Central, Grant Road and Charni Road railway stations is INR 10.00.
Train fare from Vile Parle to Vasai Road, Nalasopara and Virar railway stations is INR 15.00.
*Fares are subject to change as per Govt. decisions.
Mumbai Local Train Timings
Passengers can board the train – Churchgate – Borivali Local ,Train Number is 90241. from Vile parle or Andheri East railway station to reach Mumbai Central. The train runs daily and departs from churchgate at 08:23 am and arrives at Borivali by 09:28 am
For alternate trains and route options, please check directly at the railway station ticket counter or the UTS app.
How to buy tickets for boarding a local train in Mumbai?
There are two ways to buy Mumbai local train tickets:
- Get ticket directly from ticket counter at railway station
- Download UTS app which is a subsidiary body of indian railways, allowing passengers to buy or cancel an unreserved train tickets, platform tickets, buy or renew seasonal tickets and passes.
Download the UTS app from Google Play or App Store.
