Quick Answer
Pune to Mumbai cab costs from ₹2,499 one-way door-to-door and takes 3.5–4.5 hours. Shatabdi train AC chair car is ~₹500–₹800 per seat but requires station transfers. Bus (MSRTC/ private) is cheapest at ₹300–₹800 but slowest at 5–7 hours.
Cab wins for: door-to-door convenience, families with luggage, early/late travel, multiple Mumbai stops, and groups of 3–4 where per-person cost approaches train fares.




