How to reach Pench · from Hyderabad
Hyderabad to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 580–600 km from Hyderabad by road (9–10 hours). The best way: Drive on NH44, or fly to Nagpur. The nearest airport is Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Best gate to aim for: Turia (MP) or Sillari (Maharashtra).
- Road distance
- 580–600 km
- Drive time
- 9–10 hours
- Best way
- Drive on NH44, or fly to Nagpur
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Hyderabad to Pench at a glance
Pench and Hyderabad are on the same highway. NH44 runs straight from the city to the reserve, so it's a realistic road trip.
| 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 | 9–10 hours (580–600 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Hyderabad–Nagpur flights take about 1 hour 15 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
Frequent trains on the Delhi–Chennai trunk line run from Secunderabad and Hyderabad to Nagpur (roughly 8–10 hours). Continue by road.
By road
Drive north on NH44 via Adilabad to Nagpur, then continue north on the same highway to Khawasa and Turia. Allow 9–10 hours.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Hyderabad
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 Hyderabad
Early start on NH44
Lunch near Nagpur
Check in at Turia by late afternoon
Safaris over the next two days
Local tip: For a quieter trip, stop short at the Maharashtra side (Sillari) and save about an hour of driving.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Hyderabad?
About 580–600 km by road on NH44, roughly 9–10 hours to Turia gate.
Is it better to drive or fly from Hyderabad to Pench?
Either works. The flight to Nagpur takes 1 hour 15 minutes plus a 2-hour drive. Driving takes 9–10 hours on good highway all the way.
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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