Key hubs
Lonar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad, IXU), about 135-140 km away by road, roughly 2.5-3 hours
- Railway station
- No station in town. Jalna (JNA) is about 85-90 km away; Partur, Malkapur and Shegaon are also used, around 90-100 km
- Getting around
- Town sights are close together; hire a taxi or auto locally, and reach Lonar by taxi or MSRTC bus from Jalna or Sambhajinagar
How to reach Lonar by air
The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad, IXU), about 135-140 km away, which is roughly 2.5-3 hours by road. It is the usual starting point for most visitors.
How to reach Lonar by train
Lonar has no railway station. Jalna (JNA) is the railhead most often used, about 85-90 km away. Partur, Malkapur and Shegaon are also mentioned, at roughly 90-100 km. Check the current options before you book.
How to reach Lonar by road
Lonar is on state roads in Buldhana district, reached from Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Mehkar. Allow roughly 2.5-3 hours from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, subject to road and traffic conditions. State transport (MSRTC) buses serve the town.
Getting around Lonar
The crater, the Daitya Sudan temple and the main lodgings are all within a few kilometres, so taxis, autos or a hired car are the easiest way around. Walking is the only way down to the lake. Hire a local guide for the descent.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Lonar
- Allow for a long road journey in: the nearest airport and railheads are around 85-140 km away. Arrange a taxi in advance for elderly parents.
- Carry your own water, a hat and any medication, as facilities are minimal near the lake.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.