How to reach Pench · from Bengaluru
Bengaluru to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 1,100–1,150 km from Bengaluru by road (19–20 hours). The best way: Fly to Nagpur, then drive. The nearest airport is Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Best gate to aim for: Turia (MP) or Sillari (Maharashtra).
- Road distance
- 1,100–1,150 km
- Drive time
- 19–20 hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Bengaluru to Pench at a glance
For Bengaluru travellers, Pench is a straightforward flight to Nagpur plus a short transfer.
| Option | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Flight to Nagpur + drive | Flight + about 2 hrs by road | Short trips, families |
| Train + drive | To Nagpur or Jabalpur, then 2–5 hrs | Budget and slow travel |
| Drive all the way | 19–20 hours (1,100–1,150 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Bengaluru–Nagpur flights take about 1 hour 45 minutes. From Nagpur airport it is about 85–95 km (1.5–2 hours) up NH44 to Turia gate, and roughly 65–80 km to Sillari on the Maharashtra side.
By train
Long-distance trains run from Bengaluru to Nagpur via Hyderabad (roughly 18–22 hours). Continue by road.
By road
The road runs via Hyderabad and Nagpur on NH44, over 1,100 km. It's only worth it as part of a longer road trip.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Bengaluru
Our suggestion: Turia (MP) or Sillari (Maharashtra).
| Gate | From Nagpur | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Sillari, Chorbahuli, Khubala (Maharashtra) | ~50–80 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
| Turia (MP) | ~85–95 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Karmajhiri (MP) | ~135 km | ~3 hrs |
| Jamtara (MP) | via Chhindwara | 3–3.5 hrs |
A simple plan from Bengaluru
Flight Bengaluru → Nagpur
Transfer to Turia
Three nights, five or six drives
Fly back from Nagpur
Local tip: Book a flight that lands in Nagpur before noon to make the evening safari.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I reach Pench from Bengaluru?
Fly from Bengaluru to Nagpur (about 1 hour 45 minutes), then drive about 2 hours up NH44 to Turia gate.
How far is Pench from Bengaluru by road?
Roughly 1,100–1,150 km via Hyderabad and Nagpur, which is about 19–20 hours of driving.
Which is the nearest airport to Pench?
Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate (1.5–2 hours). Jabalpur is the alternative from the north, about 195–215 km away.
Which is the nearest railway station to Pench?
Nagpur Junction is the most practical. Jabalpur and Chhindwara also serve the MP side.
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