There are a number of answers to the question, 'how to reach Mumbai?' Mumbai is a metropolitan city where the city infrastructure is commendably well developed. Transportation to Mumbai is possible by airways, railways, roadways and also waterways. All these modes are comfortable enough to undertake the journey but travelers must choose according to their budget and the place from where they have decided to travel to Mumbai.
How to Reach Mumbai by Airways
The Mumbai airport has been segregated into the domestic airport and the international airport. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport and the Santa Cruz Domestic airport as they are called have two terminals each. All major European, American, Asian, Australasian and some African cities are connected to Mumbai. Flights operate from the Mumbai airport all through the day and night. Passengers can look out for cheap flights and discounted air tickets to fly to Mumbai. The international airport is situated 35 kilometers from the Mumbai city proper. Taking buses, cabs, hired cars or autos from the airport to the city is the usual norm.
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Reaching Mumbai by Railways
The railways in Mumbai link the city to all the major Indian cities. The local trains ply passengers between Mumbai and suburban regions. These trains are mostly crowded by people who come over to Mumbai during daytime for jobs. The Long distance trains such as Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express commute travelers to far off places. Train tickets of Mumbai like the air tickets can be booked in advance over the Internet. The chief railway stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji terminal the erstwhile, Victoria terminal and also the Central, Dadar and Churchgate railway stations.
How to Reach Mumbai by Roadways
There are a number of highways that lead to Mumbai. Though car travel is most comfortable, buses are the cheapest modes of travel. Both luxury buses and public buses travel from other cities to Mumbai. The buses might not be having their English signboards but Indians are well acquainted with English language. So traveling would not be much of a trouble if you can get to know the travel destination and the route taken by a particular bus.
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