Aman Lodge to Matheran Train Time Table | Aman Lodge-Matheran Toy Train Timings
Running of shuttle services on Aman Lodge-Matheran Section from 4.11.2025
Central Railway will commence shuttle services between Aman Lodge and Matheran from 4.11.2025. The details are as under:
52150 shuttle Matheran dep. 09.30 hrs Aman Lodge arr. 09.48 hrs
52149 shuttle Aman Lodge dep. 09.55 hrs Matheran arr. 10.13 hrs
52164 shuttle Matheran dep. 16.00 hrs Aman Lodge arr. 16.18 hrs
52163 shuttle Aman Lodge dep 16.25 hrs Matheran arr. 16.43 hrs
Neral Matheran Train Fare | Matheran to Neral Train Ticket Fare
- First Class : Rs.300 (Adult), Rs.180 (Children)
- Second Class : Rs.75 (Adult), Rs.45 (Children)
Matheran Aman Lodge Train Fare | Matheran to Aman Lodge Train Ticket Fare
- First Class : Rs.300 (Adult), Rs.180 (Children)
- Second Class : Rs.45 (Adult), Rs.30 (Children)
Delux Saloon (Rs.1500) for Maximum 5 people in group.
Composition: 3 second class, one first class and 2 luggage vans
Appeal: Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.
Here’s the official timetable for the Aman Lodge ↔ Matheran Toy Train/heritage shuttle, the only mechanized transport link into the car-free hill station of Matheran. This service runs daily—especially important for visitors parking at Dasturi (Aman Lodge) and continuing uphill.
🚂 Aman Lodge → Matheran Shuttle (Train Nos 52153, 52155, 52157, 52159, 52161, 52163)
These narrow‑gauge shuttle trains run approximately every 1–1.5 hours between morning and early evening—each trip takes ~18 minutes over a 2 km distance.
Daily departures from Aman Lodge:
- 08:45 → 09:03 (52153)
- 09:35 → 09:53 (52155)
- 12:00 → 12:18 (52157)
- 14:25 → 14:43 (52159)
- 15:40 → 15:58 (52161)
- 17:45 → 18:03 (52163)
🎟️ Matheran → Aman Lodge Shuttle (Return Services: Train Nos 52148, 52150 etc.)
Return trips also run 6–8 times a day at similar intervals:
- Examples:
- 10:10 → 10:25 (52148)
- 11:25 → 11:40 (52150)
These take ~15 minutes for the 2 km return journey.
🕒 Summary Table
| Direction | Train Nos | Departure – Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aman Lodge → Matheran | 52153, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 | 08:45–17:45 → ~18 min | ~18 min |
| Matheran → Aman Lodge | 52148, 50, etc. | Mid‑morning to evening, ~15 min | ~15 min |
ℹ️ More Details
- Frequency: 6–8 daily shuttles in both directions; earlier/later ones vary on weekends
- Seating Capacity: Around 85–100 passengers; coaches include second class and first class with luggage vans.
- Ticket Booking: Tickets can be purchased at ticket counters at Aman Lodge or Matheran—no online reservation available.
- Monsoon Operations: Operates through monsoon months (June–Sept), unlike Neral–Matheran trains which suspend service.
✅ Practical Tips
- To avoid queues, arrive at Aman Lodge about 45–60 minutes before your departure of choice.
- Consider earlier shuttles (8:45 or 9:35) to reach Matheran early in the day.
- Return shuttles run till approx. 6 PM—confirm timing locally if visiting during monsoon.
If you’d like a combined Neral → Aman Lodge → Matheran complete route schedule, fare details, or weekend-specific timings—just let me know!