Toll & Route Guide

Pune Mumbai Expressway Toll Charges 2026: Complete Guide

Planning a trip from Pune to Mumbai? The expressway tolls add up faster than people expect: ₹345 one way for a sedan, ₹505 for an SUV, and close to ₹700 for a tempo traveller. Below I've laid out every toll plaza, the exact cost for each vehicle type, the exit points, and how far apart the plazas sit, so there are no surprises on the road. Want the full route guide with food stops and safety tips too? Have a look at our Pune Mumbai Expressway complete guide.

Written by Pankaj Jadhav Updated: May 2026 8 min read
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Quick Summary: Toll Charges 2026

Car/Sedan (One Way): ₹345 | Return: ₹690

SUV/MUV (One Way): ₹505 | Return: ₹1,010

Tempo Traveller (One Way): ₹690-750 | Return: ₹1,380-1,500

Total Toll Plazas: 5 (Talegaon → Khandala → Khalapur → Urse → Vashi)

Expressway Distance: 94.5 km (Dehu Road to Kalamboli) | Total Pune-Mumbai: ~150-159 km

Complete Toll Charges Table for Every Vehicle Type

Here's every toll plaza with the exact charge for each vehicle category. These rates hold as of 2026, and we update them whenever the toll operator revises the figures. If you'd rather skip the math and get a flat fare instead, our fare calculator bakes the toll into the quote.

Toll Plaza Km from Pune Car/Sedan SUV/MUV Tempo Traveller
1. Talegaon Km 0 (Entry) ₹115 ₹170 ₹215
2. Khandala Km 50 ₹75 ₹110 ₹150
3. Khalapur Km 78 ₹75 ₹110 ₹150
4. Urse Km 85 ₹45 ₹65 ₹100
5. Vashi Km 94 (Exit) ₹35 ₹50 ₹75
TOTAL (One Way) All 5 plazas ₹345 ₹505 ₹690
TOTAL (Round Trip) All 5 plazas ₹690 ₹1,010 ₹1,380

Note:

Toll rates are revised periodically by IRB Infrastructure. The rates listed are approximate and may vary by ₹5-10. Vehicles without FASTag are charged double at all plazas. Monthly pass holders get discounted rates.

All 5 Toll Plazas: Location, Distance & Details

1. Talegaon Toll Plaza (Entry from Pune)

Location: Km 0, Dehu Road interchange

Distance from Pune (Swargate): ~25 km

Distance from Hinjewadi: ~18 km

Distance from Wakad: ~15 km

Car toll: ₹115 | SUV: ₹170

Lanes: 12 (6 FASTag, 4 cash, 2 hybrid)

Facilities: Restrooms, ATM nearby

Wait time: 1-2 min (FASTag), 5-10 min (cash)

This is the first toll you hit on the expressway from Pune. Coming from Kothrud, Deccan, or Shivaji Nagar, you'll reach it via the Katraj tunnel route. From Hinjewadi and Wakad it's a straight run in via Dehu Road. Most of our Pune to Mumbai cab pickups start from one of these areas.

2. Khandala Toll Plaza

Location: Km 50, near Lonavala/Khandala

Distance from Pune: ~75 km

Distance from previous toll (Talegaon): 50 km

Nearby landmarks: Lonavala exit, Amby Valley Road

Car toll: ₹75 | SUV: ₹110

Lanes: 8 (4 FASTag, 3 cash, 1 hybrid)

Facilities: McDonald's and CCD nearby

What to expect: The ghats and valley drop-offs open up from here

The Khandala stretch is where the ghat descent begins. Heading to Lonavala? You exit just before this toll, so you skip the Khandala charge entirely, and our Lonavala sightseeing cab drops you right at the popular viewpoints. The road turns curvy past this point, so our drivers ease off the speed. For travellers wondering which day and hour to set off, our note on the best time to travel Pune to Mumbai covers the traffic windows in detail.

3. Khalapur Toll Plaza

Location: Km 78, near Khopoli

Distance from Pune (Swargate): ~103 km

Distance from Mumbai (Sion): ~55 km

Distance from previous toll (Khandala): 28 km

Car toll: ₹75 | SUV: ₹110

Lanes: 10 (5 FASTag, 3 cash, 2 hybrid)

Facilities: Rasoi restaurant, HP petrol pump

Nearby: Imagica theme park exit

Khalapur is the most searched toll plaza on the whole expressway. That's likely because it sits near the midpoint and people use it to gauge "how far am I from Pune or Mumbai?" Driving in from Mumbai and someone asks where you are? If the answer is Khalapur, you're roughly halfway home. The same midpoint logic applies on the return leg with our Mumbai to Pune cab.

4. Urse Toll Plaza

Location: Km 85, Borghat section

Distance from Pune: ~110 km

Distance from previous toll (Khalapur): 7 km

Nearby: Kinara Village Dhaba

Car toll: ₹45 | SUV: ₹65

Lanes: 6 (3 FASTag, 2 cash, 1 hybrid)

Note: Smallest toll on the expressway

Gap to next toll: Only 9 km to Vashi

Urse and Vashi are close together (just 9 km apart). Some drivers find it annoying to stop twice in quick succession. With FASTag, each stop is barely 10 seconds, so it's not a big deal.

5. Vashi Toll Plaza (Exit to Mumbai)

Location: Km 94, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai

Distance from Pune: ~119 km

Distance from Mumbai (CST): ~40 km

Connects to: Sion-Panvel Highway, Mumbai-Goa Highway

Car toll: ₹35 | SUV: ₹50

Lanes: 8 (4 FASTag, 3 cash, 1 hybrid)

Note: Cheapest toll on the expressway

Traffic: Can get congested during peak hours

The last toll before entering Mumbai/Navi Mumbai. After this, you're on the Sion-Panvel Highway heading toward Mumbai city, or you can take the Navi Mumbai route to Vashi, Airoli, or Thane. Mumbai Airport is about 30-40 km from here depending on traffic, which is why our Pune to Mumbai Airport cab riders add a buffer for this last leg.

Pune Mumbai Expressway Distance & Route

People often confuse the expressway length with the total Pune-Mumbai distance. Here's the breakdown. For a deeper look at how cab fares are worked out across these distances, our per-km rate card lays out the numbers by vehicle type.

Route Distance Travel Time
Expressway only (Dehu Road to Kalamboli) 94.5 km 1h 15m - 1h 30m
Pune city to Mumbai city (via expressway) 148-155 km 2h 30m - 3h 30m
Pune to Mumbai Airport ~159 km 2h 45m - 3h 30m
Pune to Navi Mumbai (Vashi) ~125 km 2h - 2h 30m

Starting & End Points

Pune End (Starting Point)

Interchange: Dehu Road

Access from city: Via Katraj Tunnel or Dehu Road

GPS coordinates: 18.7167°N, 73.7533°E

Mumbai End (End Point)

Interchange: Kalamboli

Connects to: Sion-Panvel Highway, Mumbai-Goa Highway

GPS coordinates: 19.0330°N, 73.1000°E

Expressway Exit Points

The Pune Mumbai Expressway has limited exit points, so you can't just leave anywhere. Miss your exit and you're driving to the next one, then doubling back. This is one reason many riders prefer our outstation cab service, where the driver already knows every interchange. Here are all of them:

1

Talegaon / Dehu Road (Km 0)

Pune end entry/exit. Connects to NH48 (Old Mumbai-Pune Highway). Use this for Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hinjewadi, Wakad.

2

Lonavala Exit (Km 55-58)

Exit for Lonavala, Khandala, Bhushi Dam, Tiger's Leap, Karla Caves. Take this one if Lonavala is your stop and you skip the Khandala toll.

3

Khopoli / Khalapur Exit (Km 78)

Exit for Khopoli, Adlabs Imagica, Karjat, Matheran base. Also connects to the old Mumbai-Pune road via NH48.

4

Panvel / Kalamboli (Km 94)

Mumbai end exit. From here: left for Navi Mumbai/Vashi/Thane, straight for Mumbai city via Sion-Panvel Highway, right for Mumbai-Goa Highway (Alibaug, Murud).

Important:

U-turns are not allowed on the expressway. If you miss your exit, continue to the next one and take the return lane. Emergency U-turn points exist but are only for police and emergency vehicles.

FASTag Rules & Tips

FASTag is mandatory on the Pune Mumbai Expressway. Here's what you need to know:

With FASTag

  • Normal toll rates apply
  • 10-15 seconds per plaza
  • Dedicated fast lanes
  • Auto-debit from linked account

Without FASTag

  • Double toll charged
  • 2-5 minutes wait per plaza
  • Limited cash lanes available
  • ₹690 instead of ₹345 for a sedan!

Where to get FASTag: Any bank, Paytm, PhonePe, or at select petrol pumps. It takes 5 minutes to activate. Minimum recharge is ₹200. All our CabsPune vehicles already come with FASTag, so this is one less thing to think about when you book with us. If you're weighing road versus rail, our breakdown of cab vs train vs bus for Pune to Mumbai compares the real door-to-door cost.

Return Trip Toll Charges

The return trip (Mumbai to Pune) carries the same toll rates. There's no discount for driving back. You clear all 5 toll plazas again in reverse order: Vashi → Urse → Khalapur → Khandala → Talegaon. If you landed at the airport, our Mumbai Airport to Pune cab covers this same return run with tolls built in.

Round Trip Total Cost (Toll Only)

₹690

Car / Sedan

₹1,010

SUV / MUV

₹1,380

Tempo Traveller

Planning a same-day return? Budget ₹690-1,380 for tolls alone. That's one reason a lot of travellers just book a cab instead. Our Pune to Mumbai cab rates already include toll charges, so there's nothing extra to settle at the plazas.

Are Tolls Included in Cab Fare?

When you book a cab from Pune to Mumbai with CabsPune, toll charges are included in the fare. You don't need to pay anything extra at toll plazas. Our drivers have FASTag-enabled vehicles, so there's no waiting in cash lanes either. Travelling as a family or group? An Innova on rent handles luggage and SUV-class tolls without a hitch, and you can see all-in figures on our pricing page.

Pune to Mumbai Cab Rates (Toll Included)

₹2,500+

Sedan (Swift Dzire)

One Way

₹3,000+

SUV (Ertiga/Innova)

One Way

₹4,000+

Round Trip Sedan

Same Day Return

Frequently Asked Questions

The total toll for a car (sedan) is approximately ₹345 one way. For a round trip, it's ₹690. The 5 plazas charge: Talegaon ₹115, Khandala ₹75, Khalapur ₹75, Urse ₹45, and Vashi ₹35. FASTag is mandatory, and without it you pay double (₹690 one way).

Khalapur toll plaza is approximately 78 km from the expressway entry (Talegaon) and about 103 km from Pune city center (Swargate). The drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from Pune in normal traffic. It sits roughly at the midpoint of the expressway.

The expressway itself is 94.5 km (Dehu Road to Kalamboli). The total Pune to Mumbai driving distance including city roads is 148-159 km depending on your exact start and end points. Pune to Mumbai Airport is about 159 km via the expressway.

There are 4 major exit points: Talegaon/Dehu Road (Pune end, Km 0), Lonavala (Km 55-58), Khopoli/Khalapur (Km 78, for Imagica/Karjat), and Panvel/Kalamboli (Km 94, Mumbai end). U-turns aren't allowed on the expressway, so use the designated exits only.

Yes, FASTag is mandatory at all 5 toll plazas. Vehicles without it are charged double the toll. A sedan without FASTag would pay ₹690 instead of ₹345 one way. Get FASTag from any bank, Paytm, or PhonePe. It takes just 5 minutes to activate.

SUV/MUV toll charge is approximately ₹505 one way and ₹1,010 round trip. This includes Innova, Ertiga, Scorpio, XUV300/700, Creta, and similar vehicles. Breakdown: Talegaon ₹170, Khandala ₹110, Khalapur ₹110, Urse ₹65, Vashi ₹50.

The Pune Mumbai Expressway starts at Dehu Road interchange near Pune and ends at Kalamboli interchange near Panvel. Access from Pune is via Katraj Tunnel or Dehu Road. From Mumbai, approach via Sion-Panvel Highway to Kalamboli junction.

Tempo travellers pay approximately ₹690-750 one way in toll charges. They fall in the LCV/mini bus category. Round trip toll is approximately ₹1,380-1,500. When you book a tempo traveller from CabsPune, toll charges are included in the package. You can also arrange large group transfers through our airport cab service.

No, two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters) are NOT allowed on the Pune Mumbai Expressway. This ban applies to all vehicles under 150cc. Three-wheelers (autos) are also banned. Only four-wheelers and above can use the expressway. Two-wheelers must use the old Mumbai-Pune highway (NH48).

Under normal conditions, 2.5 to 3 hours. Early morning (5-7 AM) is fastest at 2-2.5 hours. Peak traffic (Friday/Sunday evenings, holidays) can stretch it to 3.5-5 hours. The expressway section itself takes about 1.5 hours. The rest is just city traffic on both ends.

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About the author

Pankaj Jadhav is the founder of CabsPune, a Pune-based cab service running local, airport, and outstation trips across Pune, PCMC, and Maharashtra since 2025. These guides come from years of driving and coordinating these routes firsthand.

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