Trip costs · Matheran · from Chennai
How much does a Matheran trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹28,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹14,250 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Neral + toy train or shared taxi, about 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹28,500 |
| June | Good time to go | ₹28,500 |
| July | Heavy monsoon — the toy train stops | ₹28,500 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹33,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Neral + toy train or shared taxi | ₹7,320 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,700 a night | ₹6,900 |
| Food | ₹6,900 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,880 |
| Total | ₹28,500 |
Getting from Chennai to Matheran
- 🚆 Train — train to Neral + toy train or shared taxi: about 23 hours each way, ₹3,660 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Mumbai + train: about 7 hours door to door, ₹10,960 per person there and back.
Best time to go
A car-free hill station — red-earth paths, horses and viewpoints. The best months are October to May. Avoid July and August: heavy monsoon — the toy train stops.
Making it cheaper
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹5,000 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹16,500 for two — 23 hours each way by train, 7 by air.
Questions
How much does a Matheran trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹28,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹14,250 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 Matheran?
By train to Neral + toy train or shared taxi: about 23 hours each way and ₹3,660 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Mumbai + train) takes about 7 hours and costs about ₹10,960 per person.
When is the best time to visit Matheran?
October to May. Avoid July and August: heavy monsoon — the toy train stops.
How much does a solo or family trip to Matheran from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹20,000; Family of 4: about ₹50,000; 4 friends: about ₹54,000.
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.