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Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is easily accessible by air, rail, road and ship. It is the gateway to India from the West.
Air: Mumbai is well connected to all the major cities of the world and most international airlines have flights to Mumbai's Sahar International Airport, which is 30 km from the city centre. The domestic airport at Santa Cruz is 4km away from the International terminal.
Rail: Mumbai is connected to many cities and towns by super-fast and express trains. The Konkan Railway connects Mumbai to destinations along India's West coast. The city's main railway station is Victoria Terminus, known for its architecture. It has been renamed Chattrapati Shivaji Terminal. Other large railway stations are Dadar, Churchgate and Kurla.
Mumbai is connected to other cities by express and super-fast trains. In addition there are many other trains for travelers who want to tour any part of India.
Road: Mumbai is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. There are Inter State Bus Terminuses (ISBT), as well as many starting points in and around the city, from which various state-managed and privately run transport facilities, operate.
Ship: Cruise liners and other passenger ships regularly dock at Mumbai harbour.
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