13 of the best · Mumbai, India
Getting to and Around Mumbai
Two airports, the e-Visa, the Metro, the main railway stations, buses and the ferries from the Gateway of India.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mumbai.
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International and domestic
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
Mumbai’s main airport, with Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 2 (international).
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Aarey to Cuffe Parade
Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)
The underground line linking the airport area, BKC, Worli and South Mumbai.
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Western line start
Churchgate station
The southern end of Western Railway’s suburban line, which runs north to Virar and Dahanu Road.
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Airports & arrival 2
Arriving in Mumbai.
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International and domestic
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
Mumbai’s main airport, with Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 2 (international).
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Domestic flights
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
Mumbai’s second airport, open to domestic flights since 25 December 2025.
Main railway stations 6
Termini and interchanges.
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UNESCO-listed and busy
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) station
Central Railway’s great terminus in Fort, for the Central and Harbour suburban lines and long-distance trains.
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Western line start
Churchgate station
The southern end of Western Railway’s suburban line, which runs north to Virar and Dahanu Road.
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Central Railway long-distance trains
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Central Railway’s long-distance terminus at Kurla.
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Long-distance trains
Mumbai Central station
Western Railway’s terminus for long-distance trains, also a stop for fast suburban trains.
Around the city 5
Metro, buses, ferries and entry.
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To Elephanta and Alibag
Ferries from the Gateway of India
Boats from the jetties by the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island and to Alibag.
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Apply at least 4 days ahead
India e-Visa and e-Arrival card
Apply for India’s e-Visa only on the official website, at least four days before you arrive.
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05:30 to 23:50
Metro Line 1 (Versova–Andheri–Ghatkopar)
The east–west metro across the suburbs, from Versova through Andheri to Ghatkopar.
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Aarey to Cuffe Parade
Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)
The underground line linking the airport area, BKC, Worli and South Mumbai.
