Katraj is where Pune’s urban confidence meets its southern suburban ambitions. Positioned at the southern end of the city’s developed belt, beyond the Sinhagad Road residential corridor and before the ghat roads climb toward Satara and Kolhapur, Katraj functions as Pune’s southern gateway in both geographic and transit terms. The PMPML bus depot and terminal at Katraj is one of the corporation’s 15 operational depots — listed explicitly in PMPML’s own hub roster alongside Swargate, Shivajinagar, Hadapsar, and Kothrud — and the station serves as the southern terminus for multiple important city bus routes that connect this part of Pune to the commercial center and to the expanding residential zones of the Katraj-Ambegaon-Undri belt.
The Katraj terminal handles PMPML city services exclusively — MSRTC intercity buses heading toward Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and the southern Maharashtra corridor predominantly use Swargate and Pune Station bus stands. What Katraj handles is the daily mobility of a densely populated southern Pune residential zone whose residents commute toward the Shivajinagar institutional belt, the Deccan commercial area, and the Pune Station zone. Route 2A connecting Katraj to Shivajinagar, Route 24 connecting Katraj to Samata Nagar, Route 140A connecting Katraj to Pune Station, Route 301 connecting Shewalewadi to Katraj, and the PMPML Night Ratrani services RT-2 all make Katraj a genuinely active bus depot rather than merely a terminal point.
Overview Table
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Katraj Bus Station / PMPML Katraj Depot |
| Location | Katraj, Southern Pune, Maharashtra |
| Operated By | PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited) |
| Depot Status | One of PMPML’s 15 operational depots — listed as official hub |
| Key PMPML Routes | 2A (Katraj–Shivajinagar), 24 (Katraj–Samata Nagar), 140A (Katraj–Pune Station), 301 (Shewalewadi–Katraj) |
| Night Bus (Ratrani) | RT-2 from Pune Station Moledina Stand to Katraj |
| Route 24 Operating Hours | 4:40 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Nearest Metro Station | Katraj — Pune Metro Purple Line (planned extension) |
| Distance from Swargate Bus Stand | Approx. 4–5 km |
| Distance from Pune Junction Railway Station | Approx. 7–8 km |
| Distance from Pune Airport | Approx. 12–15 km |
| Distance from Shivajinagar | Approx. 7–8 km via Route 2A |
| Nearby Landmarks | Katraj Snake Park, Katraj Lake, Bharati Vidyapeeth University |
| Governing Authority | PMPML |
Location
Katraj is a southern Pune locality that has evolved from a semi-rural fringe into a well-settled residential and commercial zone over the past two decades. The PMPML depot and terminal sits within this residential belt, accessible from the Satara Road corridor that is the primary north-south spine of the southern Pune city grid. Bharati Vidyapeeth Gate is listed as the nearest formal bus station to the Katraj Sarpodyan area — the presence of Bharati Vidyapeeth University with its large student population gives the Katraj transit zone a significant educational demographic dimension that sustains the bus frequency on multiple routes.
Directions
From Swargate Bus Stand: Travel southward on Satara Road approximately 4 to 5 kilometres, 15 to 25 minutes. Route 2A in reverse connects Shivajinagar through the city center toward Swargate and then continues toward Katraj.
From Pune Junction Railway Station: Travel southward via Narveer Tanaji Wadi and the Satara Road corridor approximately 7 to 8 kilometres, 25 to 40 minutes by PMPML bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Pune Airport: Travel southward via Nagar Road and the city connecting arterials approximately 12 to 15 kilometres, 30 to 50 minutes.
From Shivajinagar: Take PMPML Route 2A southward directly to Katraj — one of Pune’s most important south-north bus corridors covering approximately 7 to 8 kilometres in 35 to 50 minutes depending on peak-hour traffic.
Connectivity
Pune Metro’s Purple Line extension toward the southern zones will eventually bring metro connectivity to Katraj, though as of May 2026 the southern terminus remains at Swargate and the extension toward Katraj is in planning. PMPML Night Bus Ratrani Service RT-2 connecting Pune Station to Katraj provides late-night connectivity that the normal daytime PMPML schedule does not cover — a practical feature for Katraj residents traveling back from the city’s entertainment, hospitality, and commercial zones in the late evening.
Nearby Areas
Katraj Snake Park: The well-maintained snake park and zoo managed by the Maharashtra government is one of Katraj’s most visited public facilities and draws families from across southern Pune throughout the year. Katraj Lake: The reservoir serving the Katraj zone’s water supply needs is also a landscaped recreational space used by morning walkers and evening visitors from the surrounding residential areas. Bharati Vidyapeeth University: The university complex housing multiple colleges and professional institutes generates the student commuter traffic that makes Route 2A and the other Katraj-bound services consistently well-used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Katraj Bus Station in Pune?
Katraj locality, southern Pune — approximately 4 to 5 km from Swargate Bus Stand on the Satara Road corridor.
Q2. Which PMPML routes originate from Katraj Bus Station?
Route 2A (to Shivajinagar), Route 24 (to Samata Nagar), Route 140A (to Pune Station), and the Night Ratrani service RT-2 are among the primary services.
Q3. Is Katraj Bus Station an intercity terminal?
No — Katraj handles PMPML city bus services only. Intercity buses toward Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur use Swargate or Pune Station bus stands.
Q4. Does Pune Metro serve Katraj?
Not yet as of May 2026. The Purple Line’s southern terminus is at Swargate. Extension toward Katraj is in planning.
Q5. What landmark is near Katraj Bus Station?
Katraj Snake Park, Katraj Lake, and Bharati Vidyapeeth University are the most prominent nearby landmarks.