Step-by-Step Guide to Matheran Toy Train
Hutatma Chowk
Hutatma Chowk serves as the primary departure point located at the base of Matheran Hill.
Note
- • You are at Hutatma Chowk from here you need to reach Matheran Entry Gate
Transportation Options & Tariff Structure
- • Ola/Uber/Taxi are not allowed from here to support local shared van service, if you want to use Ola/Uber/Taxi then you have to pay ₹50 per person
- • Local Shared Van Service: ₹100 per person
Matheran Entry Gate
The official entry checkpoint to Matheran Hill Station, where visitors are required to obtain entry permits. This gateway features distinctive architectural elements including vine-covered archways that showcase seasonal flowering displays.
Note
- • Entry Fee: ₹50 per person
Facilities Available
- • Designated parking area adjacent to entry gate
- • Horse rental services and e rickshaw services for internal transportation
Aman Lodge Railway Station
The principal railway station serving as the departure point for the heritage toy train service. This facility houses both the ticketing office and the departure platform for the narrow-gauge railway service to Matheran.
Note
- • Check Official Railway Timetable below to know departure and arrival time
Booking Information
- • Tickets are issued 45 minutes prior to train departure
- • Maximum 4 tickets per passenger
- • No advance or online booking facility available
- • Ticket fare: ₹55 per seat
Matheran Hill Station
Matheran, derived from the Marathi words meaning forest on the forehead, represents only automobile-free hill station of Asia. This pristine destination offers exceptional biodiversity, temperate climate, and panoramic vistas of the surrounding Western Ghats.
Distinguished Features
- • Asia's exclusive automobile-free hill station
- • 38 officially designated scenic viewpoints
- • Year-round temperate climate conditions
- • Exceptional biodiversity and protected forest ecosystems
- • UNESCO World Heritage railway connectivity
Official Railway Timetable
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52163 | 08:45 AM | 09:03 AM | 18m | - |
| 52163 | 09:35 AM | 09:53 AM | 18m | - |
| 52163 | 12:00 PM | 12:18 PM | 18m | - |
| 52163 | 02:25 PM | 02:43 PM | 18m | - |
| 52161 | 03:40 PM | 03:58 PM | 18m | - |
| 52163 | 05:45 PM | 06:03 PM | 18m | - |
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52156 | 08:20 AM | 08:38 AM | 18m | - |
| 52156 | 09:10 AM | 09:28 AM | 18m | - |
| 52156 | 11:35 AM | 11:53 AM | 18m | - |
| 52156 | 02:00 PM | 02:18 PM | 18m | - |
| 52156 | 03:15 PM | 03:33 PM | 18m | - |
| 52156 | 05:20 PM | 05:38 PM | 18m | - |
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52103 | 08:50 AM | 11:30 AM | 2h 40m | - |
| 52105 | 10:25 AM | 01:05 PM | 2h 40m | - |
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52104 | 02:45 PM | 05:30 PM | 2h 45m | - |
| 52106 | 04:00 PM | 06:40 PM | 2h 40m | - |
Complete Travel Information
Comprehensive guides covering all aspects of planning and experiencing your visit to Matheran hill station
Matheran Toy Train Timings
The Matheran "toy train" operates between Neral and Matheran, with the first train typically departing around 8:35 AM from Neral and the last train around 4:10 PM from Matheran.
Matheran Toy Train
The Matheran Toy Train is a narrow-gauge railway that travels from Neral to Matheran, a popular hill station near Mumbai, India.
Matheran Toy Train Booking
To book the Matheran toy train, you can purchase tickets at the ticket counters in Neral and Aman Lodge (for the shuttle service). Online booking is not available for the Matheran toy train.
Matheran Toy Train Online Booking
Online booking is not available for the Matheran toy train.