How to Reach Dapoli from Mumbai and Pune: The Complete Route Guide (2026)

Planning a coastal escape to Maharashtra's favourite beach-and-hill destination? Mapping out your route is the first step to a smooth holiday. At an elevation of 800 feet, Dapoli has a unique microclimate that mixes refreshing sea breezes with cooler hill air — the perfect weekend getaway.

Whether you're setting off from Mumbai or Pune, this guide covers the fastest highways, current road conditions, pit stops and public-transport options.

Driving from Mumbai to Dapoli (the coastal corridor)

The drive is a scenic transition from fast expressways to winding state highways lined with tropical plantations.

1. Mumbai→
2. Mumbai–Pune Expressway→
3. Khalapur Toll→
4. SH 92→
5. Pali→
6. NH 66→
7. Mangaon→
8. Mahad→
9. SH 272→
10. Mandangad→
11. Dapoli

1. 1

   The expressway launch. Leave Mumbai on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, past Navi Mumbai, towards the Khalapur Toll Plaza.

2. 2

   The Pali bypass. Right after the Khalapur toll, exit onto State Highway 92 (SH 92) towards Pali. This bypass avoids the ghat traffic further down the expressway.

3. 3

   The NH 66 core. At Wakan, join the newly widened NH 66 (Mumbai–Goa Highway) and cruise south through Mangaon and Mahad.

4. 4

   The Mandangad climb. At Mahad, turn right onto SH 272 and climb through the rolling hills of Mandangad before dropping into Dapoli town.

Driving from Pune to Dapoli (the Western Ghats descent)

The Pune route offers some of the most spectacular mountain views in the Western Ghats, dropping down dramatic escarpments into lush river valleys.

1. Pune→
2. Tamhini Ghat→
3. Mangaon→
4. NH 66→
5. Mahad→
6. SH 272→
7. Mandangad→
8. Dapoli

1. 1

   The city exit. Leave Pune via Chandani Chowk and head down Mulshi Road.

2. 2

   The Tamhini Ghat cruise. Wind down the iconic Tamhini Ghat road, with views of Mulshi Lake and steep valley cliffs.

3. 3

   The highway merge. At the foot of the ghat, join NH 66 at Mangaon.

4. 4

   The final stretch. Drive south to Mahad on NH 66, then turn right onto SH 272 through Mandangad to reach Dapoli.

Trains, buses and other options

Prefer to sit back? Dapoli is well connected by public and private transport.

By train (Konkan Railway)

• Nearest station: Dapoli has no railway station. The closest is Khed Railway Station (KHED).

• The route: Take any Konkan Railway train from Mumbai (CSMT/Panvel) or Pune towards Ratnagiri or Goa — popular options like the Mandovi Express and Konkan Kanya Express stop at Khed.

• Onward journey: Khed is 40 km from Dapoli. MSRTC buses, shared jeeps and auto-rickshaws wait outside the station and get you to Dapoli in about an hour.

By bus (MSRTC & private sleepers)

• From Mumbai: Direct state transport buses leave daily from Dadar, Borivali, Thane and Panvel. Private sleeper buses also run overnight.

• From Pune: Direct MSRTC buses leave regularly from Swargate and Wakad, via the Mahabaleshwar–Poladpur route or Tamhini Ghat.

Pro travel tips for the journey

• Start early: Leave by 5:00 AM to beat city bottlenecks like Kalamboli junction in Mumbai or Chandani Chowk in Pune — and arrive in time for a Konkani fish thali lunch.

• Fuel and food: NH 66 has plenty of food malls and fuel pumps, but the mountain roads through Tamhini Ghat and Mandangad have very few. Refuel and take breaks on the main highway.

• Driving an EV?: Top up at the Tata Power 30 kW DC fast charger in Sakhaloli or the public chargers in Chandranagar before heading to remote beachfront stays.

EV charging stations on the way

Both routes have reliable charging. The rule of thumb: top up on the highway plains before climbing or descending the ghats, where heavy acceleration can drain batteries up to 1.5× faster. Check availability in the app before you go.