Trip costs · Lonavala · from Chennai
How much does a Lonavala trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹28,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in June — ₹14,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Lonavala, about 21 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| June | Best time to go | ₹28,000 |
| November | Good time to go | ₹28,000 |
| April | Very hot at this time of year | ₹28,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹32,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in June.
| Travel there and back — Train to Lonavala | ₹6,760 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,700 a night | ₹6,900 |
| Food | ₹6,900 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,940 |
| Total | ₹28,000 |
Getting from Chennai to Lonavala
- 🚆 Train — train to Lonavala: about 21 hours each way, ₹3,380 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Pune + local train: about 6 hours door to door, ₹10,320 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Monsoon waterfalls, hill forts and chikki — close to Mumbai and Pune. The best months are June to October. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹4,500 more than in June, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹15,500 for two — 21 hours each way by train, 6 by air.
Questions
How much does a Lonavala trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹28,000 for a 5-day trip in June — ₹14,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,700 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Lonavala?
By train to Lonavala: about 21 hours each way and ₹3,380 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Pune + local train) takes about 6 hours and costs about ₹10,320 per person.
When is the best time to visit Lonavala?
June to October. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Lonavala from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹20,000; Family of 4: about ₹49,000; 4 friends: about ₹52,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.