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Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule: bus timetable, or taxi?
Last checked: 22 Oct 2026
Both work. ST buses run from the Ratnagiri ST stand to Ganpatipule through the day, roughly 7 am to 7:30 pm, and take about 1 to 1¼ hours. The latest list we found (updated September 2026) has 14 buses, the last at 7:30 pm, and none at night. The stand is about 8 km from the railway station, so train travellers need an auto first. A taxi picks you up at the station or your hotel and takes about an hour door to door, which suits families, luggage, night trains and same-day returns.
Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule
26 km
About 1 hour by car
City to temple; about 30 km from the railway station
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Bus or taxi at a glance
| Compare | ST bus | Taxi with driver |
|---|---|---|
| From the railway station | Auto to the city ST stand first, about 8 km | Pickup at the station exit |
| Time | About 1 to 1¼ hours, plus getting to the stand | About 1 hour, door to door |
| Luggage, elders, children | Manageable with light bags | Easier, door to door |
| Night or early-morning trains | None after about 7:30 pm | 24-hour pickups |
| Stops on the way | None | Aare-Ware viewpoint, beaches, Jaigad |
| Cost | Cheapest | More, shared by the group |
Bus timetable: Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule
Ticket To Get Lost, "MSRTC bus timings from Ratnagiri bus stand", updated 13 Sep 2026; the site says its timings are collected from bus stands, depots and community sources.
| Leaves Ratnagiri ST stand | Route |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Via Aare-Ware (coast road) |
| 9:15 am | Direct |
| 11:15 am | Via Aare-Ware |
| 11:30 am | Direct |
| 12:00 noon | Via Aare-Ware |
| 12:15 pm | Direct |
| 1:00 pm | Direct |
| 1:30 pm | Direct |
| 3:15 pm | Direct |
| 4:15 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 6:15 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 6:30 pm | Direct |
| 7:15 pm | Direct |
| 7:30 pm | Direct |
Bus timetable: Ganpatipule to Ratnagiri
maharashtrabuses.com, Ganpatipule bus stand timetable, updated 29 Sep 2026. The temple trust's older list also shows inland buses to Ratnagiri via Hatkhamba and Nevare, the last at 6:45 pm, and long-distance buses passing through Ratnagiri until 7 pm.
| Leaves Ganpatipule | Route |
|---|---|
| 6:30 am | Via Aare-Ware |
| 8:20 am | Via Aare-Ware |
| 11:00 am | Via Aare-Ware |
| 11:15 am | Via Aare-Ware |
| 12:30 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 1:30 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 2:15 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 4:15 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 4:45 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
| 5:45 pm | Via Aare-Ware |
How sure are these times? What each source says
The lists don't match exactly, which is normal: ST changes timings by season, and none of these is an official MSRTC page. They agree on the useful part: buses run through the day, the trip takes about an hour, and there's nothing late at night.
Plan as if the last bus leaves Ratnagiri at about 7:30 pm, and call before you travel: the MSRTC helpline is 1800 22 1250 and the Ratnagiri bus stand is 02352 222340 (numbers as listed by Ticket To Get Lost).
| Source | Updated | Last bus, Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket To Get Lost (Ratnagiri bus stand list) | Sep 2026 | 7:30 pm |
| Temple trust, Sansthan Shreedev Ganpatipule | Page footer says 2016 | 7:15 pm (18 buses, first at 5:30 am) |
| A Ratnagiri resident's guide (On The Eve) | Jul 2026 | "Every 30 mins until 9 PM" |
From the railway station to the bus
Ratnagiri railway station is outside the city. The ST stand Google Maps lists for Ratnagiri (Rahataghar) is about 8 km away, about 20 minutes by road, so take an auto from the station first. Ask at the enquiry counter which stand your bus leaves from.
If your train arrives after about 6:45 pm, the last buses (7:15 and 7:30 pm) are hard to make once you add the ride to the bus stand. Night trains have no bus at all, which is where a pre-booked taxi helps.
Going back, the latest list shows the last bus from Ganpatipule to Ratnagiri on the Aare-Ware road at 5:45 pm; the temple's older list has inland buses until 6:45 pm. Plan an evening return by car if you want sunset at the beach.
Taking a taxi
Ola and Uber don't do local rides in Ratnagiri (see is Ola, Uber or Rapido available in Ratnagiri?), so book a local taxi ahead. With Ovi Tours, Nayanish meets you at the station exit, follows your train's running status if it's late, and can wait while you take darshan for a same-day return. See Ratnagiri station pickups.
Families and night arrivals usually find a Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule cab simpler: one car from the station exit to the temple.
Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule bus or taxi: questions people ask
What time is the last bus from Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule?
About 7:30 pm in the latest list we found (updated September 2026). Older lists say 7:15 pm. Call the Ratnagiri bus stand on 02352 222340 to confirm.
What time is the first bus from Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule?
7:15 am via Aare-Ware in the latest list. The temple's older list also shows a 5:30 am long-distance bus passing through Ratnagiri.
What time is the last bus from Ganpatipule to Ratnagiri?
5:45 pm on the Aare-Ware road in a September 2026 list. The temple's older list shows inland buses until 6:45 pm.
How long does the bus take from Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule?
About 1 to 1¼ hours, depending on traffic and the route, plus about 20 minutes from the railway station to the bus stand.
Is there a direct bus from Ratnagiri station to Ganpatipule?
No. Buses leave from the ST stand in the city, about 8 km from the railway station. Take an auto to the stand first.
Is there a bus from Ganpatipule to Mumbai or Pune?
The temple trust's list shows buses to Borivali (Mumbai) at 7:45 am and 7:00 pm, and to Pune at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Confirm at the Ganpatipule bus stand.
Is a taxi worth it for a family?
For families with luggage or elders, or for night trains, usually yes: it's door to door with no changes.
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