Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur Distance, Route and Travel Time

The Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance is about 75 km. See route options, a timed one-day plan and flight packages from Bengaluru, built around the aartis.

The Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance is about 72 to 75 km by road, a drive of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours each way. Most pilgrims cover both temples in one day by leaving Shirdi by 9:00 AM.

Shani Shingnapur is a short hop from Sai Baba’s town, so the two temples fit into one trip when the day follows the aarti schedule. If you have not mapped the aartis yet, read our Shirdi Sai Baba travel guide first.

At A Glance

1. Price: ₹16,999 to ₹24,999 per person
2. Duration: 1N/2D to 2N/3D
3. Areas covered: Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, Ellora and Grishneshwar
4. Included: Airfare, hotel, pure-veg meals, transfers and a tour manager
5. Road distance: about 72 to 75 km, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours

How Far Is Shani Shingnapur From Shirdi?

Shani Shingnapur is about 72 to 75 km from Shirdi by road. The Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance is quoted slightly differently by tourism pages, cab operators and map apps, because each one measures from a different point in Shirdi town.

Published figures range from 72 km to 75 km. Treat 75 km as your planning number and let live navigation settle the last few kilometres.

Three things explain the small differences:

1. Starting point: the Samadhi Mandir, the bus stand or your hotel gate
2. Route: roads change with repairs, and apps choose different stretches
3. End point: the temple entrance or the village centre

The temple stands in the village of Shani Shingnapur, famous for homes without doors and for a black stone about five and a half feet high on an open-air platform.

Other starting points give you a feel for the map:

1. Shirdi: about 72 to 75 km
2. Ahmednagar: roughly 35 to 45 km, depending on the source
3. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly Aurangabad: about 84 km

Those figures come from travel pages and vary by a few kilometres.

How Long Does The Drive Take And Which Option Is Best?

Plan for 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours each way by car. The Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance is short, so a private cab is the simplest choice, while shared taxis and state buses cost less but run on their own timetable.

Travellers describe the road as being in good shape, passing through several villages. An early start keeps traffic light, and the temple tends to get busier as the day goes on.

How Do You Reach Shirdi From Bangalore First?

Fly to Shirdi if a flight suits your dates, or fly to Pune and drive about 185 km. Shirdi Airport is only about 14 km from the temple, which makes it the easiest base for a quick Shani Shingnapur visit.

Direct flights have run in some seasons and not in others, so check live schedules. Our guide to the nearest airport to Shirdi compares all five options with drive times.

Rough road transfers into Shirdi:

1. Shirdi Airport: about 14 km, 25 to 35 minutes
2. Pune Airport: about 185 km, 4 to 5 hours
3. Aurangabad Airport: about 110 to 130 km, 2.5 to 3 hours

A Bangalore to Shirdi flight package removes the timing puzzle, because airfare, transfers and the Shani Shingnapur stop are planned together. Without one, you juggle fares, a taxi and a hotel across three separate bookings.

Should You Visit Shani Shingnapur Before Or After Shirdi Darshan?

Either order works. Choose by your flight time, because the Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance adds about four hours to the day on a return trip. Land early and visit Shani first, or keep Shani for the afternoon after the dawn queue at Baba’s temple.

Shirdi aarti timings should drive the decision. The Sansthan’s official daily programme lists Kakad Aarti at 5:15 AM, darshan from 6:25 AM, Mid-day Aarti at 12:00 PM, Dhoop Aarti at sunset and Shej Aarti at 10:00 PM.

Darshan pauses during each aarti, so arriving just before one means waiting through it. Leave for Shani Shingnapur after the morning rush and you are back well before Dhoop Aarti.

Our packages show both patterns. The Direct Shirdi Package takes Shani Shingnapur on the arrival day, then Sai Baba VIP darshan that evening and again the next morning.

What Does A Timed One-Day Plan Look Like?

A realistic day keeps the drive in the middle: dawn darshan at Shirdi, a 9:00 AM departure, Shani Shingnapur before noon, and a return for Dhoop Aarti. Build the plan around the Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance and add a buffer for queues.

These are planning estimates, not fixed timings. Travelling with elderly parents? Drop Kakad Aarti, start at the 6:25 AM darshan, and let the cab wait at the temple.

Staying two nights is gentler. Do Shirdi darshan at dawn on day one, then give Shani Shingnapur its own late morning on day two, so nobody rushes between queues.

What Should You Know Before Darshan At Shani Shingnapur?

Shani Shingnapur centres on a black stone on an open-air platform, which devotees revere as the deity itself. Plan on a visit of about an hour, with the largest crowds on Saturdays and new moon days.

1. The shrine: no walls or roof surround the stone, and devotees regard it as a living temple
2. Offerings: devotees traditionally offer oil, flowers and udid, which is black gram
3. The platform: the trust sets rules for who climbs up and how, so follow the staff on duty
4. Women devotees: the sanctum has been open to women since 8 April 2016
5. The village: homes nearby are famous for having no doors

Winter is the most comfortable season for the drive. In summer the open-air shrine gets hot by midday, so carry water and a cap, and keep your visit to the morning.

Which Shirdi Tour Package From Bangalore By Flight Includes Shani Shingnapur?

Three of our flight-inclusive plans cover Shani Shingnapur: the Direct Shirdi Package from ₹16,999, Shirdi 1N/2D via Pune from ₹19,499, and Shirdi with 3 Jyotirlinga 2N/3D from ₹24,999. Prices are per person and exclude GST.

A Shirdi tour package from Bangalore by flight bundles return airfare, hotel, pure-veg meals, private transfers and a tour manager into one price. Here is where the temple fits in each plan:

The Shirdi 1N/2D via Pune package also adds Grishneshwar, Ellora Caves and Ranjangaon Ganapati, which makes it our most popular first-visit plan.

How Do You Plan The Trip Step By Step?

Start with the Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance and work back from your flight: fix your dates, choose a cab or package, book passes on official sites, and carry matching ID.

1. Pick the date. Thursday is the busiest day at Shirdi, and Saturdays and new moon days draw the largest crowds at Shani Shingnapur. A Tuesday or Wednesday is calmer.
2. Stay in Shirdi. Use one hotel as your base and drive out for the day.
3. Fix the transport. Book a private cab with waiting time included, or a package that bundles it.
4. Book passes officially. The Sansthan warns about fake sites, so use only its own portal for aarti and darshan passes.
5. Start early. Leave by 9:00 AM so you reach the temple before the crowds build.
6. Carry matching ID. Take the original photo ID used at booking.

To weigh a package against a do-it-yourself budget, see our Shirdi trip cost from Bangalore guide before you book.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Shirdi To Shani Shingnapur Distance In Km?

The Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance is about 72 to 75 km by road, which takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours by car.

Is Shani Shingnapur Temple Open 24 Hours?

The temple is widely listed as open round the clock, with darshan available at any hour. Crowds are lightest early in the morning, so confirm any special closures on arrival.

Is There A Bus Or Shared Taxi From Shirdi To Shani Shingnapur?

Yes, state buses and shared taxis run from Shirdi at regular intervals, though timings vary. A private cab suits a fixed return time better.

Can I Visit Both Shirdi And Shani Shingnapur In One Day?

Yes, if you start early. The drive is under two hours each way, so a dawn darshan at Shirdi and a late morning visit to Shani Shingnapur fit before dusk.

Can Women Enter The Shani Shingnapur Sanctum?

Yes. The temple trust allowed women devotees to enter the sanctum on 8 April 2016, and all devotees follow the same entry rules.

Does The Direct Shirdi Package Include Shani Shingnapur?

Yes, the Direct Shirdi Package from ₹16,999 flies you from Bengaluru and covers Shani Shingnapur on day one, before Sai Baba VIP darshan. GST is extra.

Ready To Plan Your Shirdi And Shani Shingnapur Trip?

Pick your dates, then send us your group size and flight city. Talk to the Astraloka Tours team and we will reply within 24 hours with a day-wise plan, so the Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur distance never costs you a missed aarti.