Shirdi is about 92 km from Nashik by road, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours via Sinnar. State buses and taxis run between the two through the day.
How do you go from Nashik to Shirdi by road?
The usual road goes east from Nashik through Sinnar to Shirdi. MSRTC buses run regularly from Nashik, and taxis can be booked for a same-day return.
Is there a train from Nashik to Shirdi?
Shirdi's station is Sainagar Shirdi; Nashik's main station is Nashik Road. Direct trains between them are few, so the road is more practical for this pair.
Which is the nearest airport?
Shirdi has its own airport, and Nashik has limited flights.
Planning tips
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is about 30 km from Nashik in the other direction — many pilgrims do Trimbakeshwar, Nashik and Shirdi over two to three days.
- Darshan arrangements at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir are managed by the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust; check its official channels for current rules.
- Thursdays and holidays draw more pilgrims to Shirdi than other days.
Temples to plan around
- Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, ShirdiShirdi
- Kalaram TempleNashik
- Trimbakeshwar JyotirlingaNashik
Distances are measured by road between the city centre or main shrine, and times assume normal traffic. Festivals, weekends, weather and road works can change both. Train timings change too — please check current schedules close to your travel date.