By road
A dedicated vehicle runs Bangalore to Mumbai on NH 48, about 980 km. At roughly 19 hours it is one night on the way, with the handler and your pet stopping together.
- Runs on NH 48
- ₹12k to ₹15k
980 km - 4,000+ pets moved
Pet Transport from Bangalore to Mumbai
980 km South to West, door to door. By road it is NH 48 most of the way. By train it is SBC to CSMT. By air it is BLR to BOM.
We run this corridor in both directions. Mumbai to Bangalore is planned and priced the same way.
7+years of pet travel experience
4,000+pets moved safely across India
IPATA & IATAcertified handling and crate standards
980 kmcovered door to door on this route
Short answer first
Should a pet go by road, train or air Bangalore to Mumbai?
Answer
At 980 km this sits in the range where all three are worth a look, and the answer comes down to your pet more than the distance. SBC to CSMT is the value option, road is the calmest, and BLR to BOM is the quickest.
Moving one pet Bangalore to Mumbai costs ₹12k to ₹15k by road, ₹12k to ₹20k by train and quoted on request by air. The cheapest published option is road.
We usually recommend road here. This runs South to West, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Road suits calm travellers. Train suits pets that settle in one place.
Pricing
Bangalore to Mumbai pet transport cost by mode
Ranges are per pet and include handling and our coordinator. Crates, extra handlers and premium add ons are quoted separately.
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| Mode | Cost per pet | Journey time | Coverage | Crate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | ₹12k to ₹15k | 19 to 21 hours | Home to home | Travel crate or harness | A stop every two hours for water and a walk. |
| Train | ₹12k to ₹20k | 16 to 18 hours | Station to station | None needed in a 1A coupe | Needs the full first AC coupe, booked early. |
| Air | On request | About 1.5 hours in the air | Airport to airport | IATA compliant hard crate | Add three to four hours ground handling at each end. |
Modes marked On request depend on live airline or railway availability for your date. See the full pet transport cost guide for what moves these numbers.
Choosing a mode
Road, train or air Bangalore to Mumbai
By train
Boarding at KSR Bengaluru City (SBC) and arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), roughly 16 hours on board, in a first AC coupe or as registered luggage.
- Also boards from YPR and BNC
- ₹12k to ₹20k
By air
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 1.5 hours in the air. The cargo terminal is 35 to 40 km out at Devanahalli on the Bangalore side and 5 to 40 km depending on your suburb out at Andheri at the other end, and that driving is part of the day.
- Priced on request
Crate rules, coupe bookings and airline acceptance are the same on every route. They are set out on the road, train and air guides.
Timing
When to travel Bangalore to Mumbai, and when not to
The monsoon at the Bangalore pickup
The weather is moderate for most of the year, so heat is rarely the deciding factor. Monsoon traffic and the long run out to Devanahalli matter more when we set the pickup time. On the Bangalore pickup we keep a spare day either side.
The monsoon at the Mumbai delivery
The monsoon between June and September is the real planning problem. Waterlogging can close roads at short notice, so we keep a buffer and a backup route on every monsoon move. On the Mumbai delivery we keep a spare day either side.
Dogs and cats
Moving a dog or a cat from Bangalore to Mumbai
The dogs we move most out of Bangalore are Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Indies, German Shepherds, Pugs and Persian cats. This is what we would put each of them on for a 980 km run.
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| Your pet | Best on this route | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog, under 10 kg | Road | Comfortable in a single day drive with breaks every two hours. |
| Medium dog, 10 to 25 kg | Road | No crate limit by road, so this is usually the easiest option. |
| Large dog, over 25 kg | Road or train | Cargo charges rise sharply with weight, so road or a booked coupe is usually kinder and cheaper. |
| Snub nosed breeds | Road or train only | Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers and Shih Tzus are restricted from cargo holds by most airlines. |
| Cats | Road | Cats stay enclosed and covered rather than taking walk breaks. They cannot use the train dog box. |
Two bonded pets from one home can often share a crate or coupe. Breed specific guidance is on the dog transport and cat transport pages.
What actually happens
The Bangalore to Mumbai journey, start to finish
- Before travel
Route locked and papers arranged
We book the vehicle and arrange the fitness certificate through our Bangalore vet contacts.
- Travel day
Pickup in Bangalore
Collection anywhere in Bangalore, including Whitefield, HSR Layout, Koramangala.
- In transit
19 hours on NH 48
Photo and location updates at every planned stop, and a named coordinator on WhatsApp the whole way.
- Arrival
Doorstep handover in Mumbai
Delivered anywhere in Mumbai, including Andheri, Bandra, Juhu.
Paperwork is the same on every domestic route: vaccination record, a fitness certificate dated within 72 hours, and your ID. No NOC and no titer test. Full document table and checklist.
Planning a Bangalore to Mumbai move?
Tell us your pet's breed and weight and a rough date. You get an honest recommendation and a clear price on the same call, with no form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Bangalore to Mumbai pet transport FAQs
How much does it cost to move a pet from Bangalore to Mumbai?
The cheapest published option on this route is road at ₹12k to ₹15k. Road is ₹12k to ₹15k, train is ₹12k to ₹20k and air is quoted on request, per pet.
Your exact figure depends on your pet's weight, the crate and whether pickup is central or out towards Anekal. The same ranges apply both ways, so Mumbai to Bangalore is priced the same.
How long does the Bangalore to Mumbai journey take?
980 km works out at about 19 hours by road on NH 48, roughly 16 hours by train, or 1.5 hours BLR to BOM plus three to four hours on the ground at each end.
Which mode is best for Bangalore to Mumbai?
This runs South to West, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Road suits calm travellers. Train suits pets that settle in one place.
When is the worst time of year to move a pet Bangalore to Mumbai?
The monsoon at the Bangalore pickup. The weather is moderate for most of the year, so heat is rarely the deciding factor. Monsoon traffic and the long run out to Devanahalli matter more when we set the pickup time. On the Bangalore pickup we keep a spare day either side.
The monsoon at the Mumbai delivery. The monsoon between June and September is the real planning problem. Waterlogging can close roads at short notice, so we keep a buffer and a backup route on every monsoon move. On the Mumbai delivery we keep a spare day either side.
Can my pet travel Bangalore to Mumbai without me?
Yes, and most moves on this corridor are unaccompanied. Collection anywhere in Bangalore, handover anywhere in Mumbai, one handler the whole way.
Do you also move pets Mumbai to Bangalore?
Yes, and it is the same 980 km, the same trains and the same price, which is why this one page covers both directions.