Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is one of the largest public road transport undertakings in India, with over 14,000 buses and more than 55 lakh daily passengers (PTI, July 2026). This guide gives indicative frequencies on major corridors for planning. For exact departures, search your date on the official portal.
Key Intercity Travel Corridors & Schedules
| Corridor | Primary Service Type | Indicative Frequency | Average Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune ⇄ Mumbai | Shivneri Volvo & E-Shivneri | Every 15 to 20 minutes (24x7) | 3 to 3.5 hrs via Expressway |
| Pune ⇄ Nashik | Shivshahi AC & Hirkani | Every 30 to 45 minutes | 4.5 to 5 hrs via NH-60 |
| Mumbai ⇄ Shirdi | Shivshahi AC & Ordinary | Hourly departures (morning & night) | 5 to 6 hrs via Samruddhi / Kasara |
| Pune ⇄ Shirdi | Ordinary Express & Shivshahi | Every 30 to 40 minutes | 4 to 4.5 hrs via Ahmednagar |
| Pune ⇄ Kolhapur | Shivneri & Shivshahi AC | Every 20 to 30 minutes | 4.5 to 5.5 hrs via NH-48 |
| Nagpur ⇄ Amravati | Ordinary & Shivshahi AC | Every 15 to 20 minutes | 2.5 to 3.5 hrs via NH-53 |
| Pune ⇄ Solapur | Parivartan Ordinary & Shivshahi | Every 30 minutes | 4.5 to 5.5 hrs via NH-65 |
How MSRTC Bus Timetables Are Organized
MSRTC schedules are arranged into three operational tiers:
- Non-Stop Point-to-Point Express (Point-to-Point): High-speed direct services like the Dadar–Swargate Shivneri that do not pick up local passengers en route.
- Rapid Intercity Ordinary (जलद / Express): Inter-district buses connecting major taluka and district headquarters with designated stops at division depots.
- Rural & Village Services (मुक्कामी / Ordinary): Essential passenger services providing connectivity to remote rural villages and farming centers.
Check Specific Route Timetables
For indicative first and last departures, fares and counter enquiry numbers on any corridor, explore our Maharashtra Route Timetables Directory.