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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

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Transportation in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

$$Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is Mumbai's main railway terminal located in the Fort district, serving as the headquarters of the Central Railway with trains connecting to destinations across India including Pune, Nagpur, and Chennai. The Victorian Gothic Revival building, completed in 1887, houses ticket counters, waiting areas, and multiple platforms, with the nearest metro station being CSMT on Line 2/3 and local buses and taxis available directly outside.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — Transportation in Mumbai. Rated 4.5 stars.

Overview

4.5 from 91,064 visitor reviews

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is Mumbai's main railway terminal located in the Fort district, serving as the headquarters of the Central Railway with trains connecting to destinations across India including Pune, Nagpur, and Chennai. The Victorian Gothic Revival building, completed in 1887, houses ticket counters, waiting areas, and multiple platforms, with the nearest metro station being CSMT on Line 2/3 and local buses and taxis available directly outside.

Price range: $$

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Highlights

  • Highly rated — 4.5 stars from 91,064 reviews
  • Mid-range pricing — good value
  • Located in Fort, Mumbai

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This pick is labeled $$—menus, cover charges, and hours change; confirm on the venue’s official channel before you finalize plans.

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