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Aurangabad to Shirdi by Cab: Everything You Need to Know Before You Book
Distance, routes, fare, what to see in Shirdi, and the best way to combine it with your Aurangabad trip.
There’s something different about the drive from Aurangabad to Shirdi. You leave behind the UNESCO caves, the Mughal mausoleums, the ancient rock-cut history — and a couple of hours later, you’re stepping into one of the most spiritually charged places in Maharashtra. Most people don’t plan this trip as carefully as they should, so they either miss key stops along the way or arrive in Shirdi without knowing what to do once they get there.
This is the guide we wish everyone had before they booked their cab. Whether you’re going for Sai Baba darshan, combining it with a Jyotirlinga tour, or planning a 2–3 day circuit with your family — we’ve covered everything that actually matters.
Aurangabad to Shirdi Distance and Route — What You’re Actually Getting Into
The straight-line answer is about 110 to 120 kilometres depending on the route you take. The drive is smooth for the most part, with a couple of stretches near Vaijapur that can get patchy — especially during monsoon. Experienced drivers know the route well and can often shave 20–30 minutes off the journey by picking the right road on a given day.
You’ll mostly travel through Marathwada’s flat, open landscape — wide roads, occasional village markets, and if you’re lucky, the sight of a peacock or two in the fields. It’s not a scenic drive in the Himalayan sense, but there’s a quiet, grounded feeling to it that many travellers find oddly calming. Especially if you’re going for darshan.
The Three Main Routes from Aurangabad to Shirdi
Via Vaijapur (NH 753F)
The shortest and most commonly used route. Road conditions are generally good, with a few rough patches near Vaijapur town. Best for most days except peak festival periods when the road near Shirdi approach gets congested.
Via Gangapur Road
A slightly longer route that runs through quieter villages. Road is in good condition and scenic if you enjoy rural Maharashtra. Many drivers prefer this during festivals when the Vaijapur road is choked.
Via Shani Shingnapur
If you want to combine the Shani Shingnapur temple visit (about 75 km from Shirdi) on the way, this extended route makes total sense. You get two sacred destinations in one day. Very popular with pilgrimage groups.
Cab Fare: How Much Should You Actually Pay?
The honest answer is — it depends on the vehicle, whether it’s one-way or round-trip, and the season. Here’s a realistic breakdown based on what travellers actually pay on this route. These are approximate figures for 2025:
| Vehicle | Seating | One-Way Fare | Round Trip | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Honda Amaze | 4 passengers | ₹2,300–₹2,600 | ₹4,000–₹4,500 | Solo / couple / small family |
| Toyota Etios | 4 passengers | ₹2,300–₹2,600 | ₹4,000–₹4,500 | Budget family travel |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 6 passengers | ₹3,900–₹4,500 | ₹6,500–₹7,200 | Families, senior citizens |
| Innova Hycross / Kia Carens | 6 passengers | ₹4,200–₹5,000 | ₹7,000–₹8,000 | Comfortable family trips |
| Force Tempo Traveller | 17 passengers | ₹6,500–₹8,000 | ₹11,000–₹14,000 | Large groups, societies |
| Force Urbania (16 seater) | 16 passengers | ₹8,000–₹10,000 | ₹14,000–₹18,000 | Pilgrimage groups, events |
What to Do in Shirdi: The Full Picture
A lot of first-time visitors think Shirdi is just the Sai Baba Temple — do darshan, come back. But the town has more to offer than most people realise, and with a little planning you can spend a genuinely full, meaningful day there. Here’s what’s worth visiting:
Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
The main temple. Built around the marble samadhi (tomb) of Sai Baba. Morning aarti at 4:30 AM, Noon aarti at 12:00 PM, evening aarti at 6:00 PM. Try to plan your visit around an aarti for the full experience.
Dwarkamai Masjid
The mosque where Sai Baba lived for most of his life. The eternal Dhuni (sacred fire) is still burning here — it’s been lit continuously since Baba’s time. A deeply peaceful place.
Gurusthan
The spot where Sai Baba was first seen as a young boy, beneath a neem tree. Simple, quiet, and considered very sacred by devotees.
Lendi Baug
The garden where Sai Baba used to walk and meditate. A lamp here was lit by Baba himself and devotees say it has been burning ever since. Peaceful, with flowering trees and a calm atmosphere.
Chavadi
The building where Sai Baba slept on alternate nights throughout his time in Shirdi. Historical significance for devotees — still maintained and open to visitors.
Sai Heritage Village
A beautifully designed theme park depicting Sai Baba’s life through life-size reconstructions of his village era. Wonderful for families with children.
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The Smart Itinerary: Combining Shirdi with Aurangabad and Shani Shingnapur
Here’s something worth knowing: Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, and Aurangabad form a near-perfect triangle on the map. This means with a well-planned 2–3 day trip, you can cover the heritage of Aurangabad, the divine darshan of Shirdi, and the powerful Shani Shingnapur temple without backtracking or wasting time on the road.
Our most popular pilgrimage package from Aurangabad covers this exact route — and if you want to extend further, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga are just 70–90 km from Shirdi. This makes it possible to do a full Maharashtra spiritual circuit in just 3–4 days starting from Aurangabad. Explore the full range of options on our Singhavis Tours tour packages page.
Suggested 3-Day Aurangabad + Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur Plan
Day 1: Arrive Aurangabad. Check in. Evening visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki.
Day 2: Full day — Ellora Caves + Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga + Daulatabad Fort. Return to Aurangabad.
Day 3: Early morning departure to Shirdi (leave by 7 AM). Reach by 9:30 AM. Morning aarti or darshan. Visit Dwarkamai, Lendi Baug, Gurusthan. Afternoon — drive to Shani Shingnapur (75 km from Shirdi). Evening return to Aurangabad or onward journey.
If you’re including Ajanta Caves, you’d add another day. Our team can customise this fully based on your dates, group size, and vehicle preference — just call us and tell us what you have in mind.
✅ Practical Tips for the Aurangabad to Shirdi Trip
- Leave by 7 AM from Aurangabad if you want to make the morning aarti (noon aarti is at 12:00 PM — easier to target). Temple opens at 4:30 AM if you want the first aarti.
- Dress code matters — clean, modest clothing is expected inside the temple complex. Avoid sleeveless tops and shorts.
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside the main Samadhi Mandir. There are free cloak rooms near the entrance to deposit belongings.
- Online darshan pass — You can pre-book VIP darshan online at the official Shirdi Sansthan website (fee is nominal, around ₹200 per person). This saves a lot of queue time, especially on weekends.
- Prasad — Shri Sai Baba Sansthan distributes official prasad free of charge. You don’t need to buy from shops outside.
- Accommodation — The Sai Baba Sansthan itself operates guest houses at very reasonable rates. Book well in advance during festive months.
- Avoid festival weekends unless you’ve specifically planned for them. Ram Navami (March–April) and Gurupournima (July) see over a lakh devotees, which makes the approach roads extremely slow.
Why Book Your Aurangabad–Shirdi Cab with Singhavis Tours?
We’re based right in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) — which means we know this route the way only locals do. Our drivers have been running the Aurangabad–Shirdi corridor for years. They know where to stop for good chai on the highway, which restaurant near Shirdi actually serves clean food, and which gate to approach the temple from to save time.
We don’t subcontract your booking to random drivers found on an aggregator platform. When you book with Singhavis Tours, you know exactly who is coming, what vehicle it is, and what you’re paying. Check all our cab and travel services here, and browse our full fleet for your group size.
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