How to reach Pench · from Kolkata
Kolkata to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 1,150–1,250 km from Kolkata by road (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
- 1,150–1,250 km
- Drive time
- 20+ hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Kolkata to Pench at a glance
From Kolkata, Pench is an easy flight-plus-drive trip, or an overnight train to Nagpur.
| 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 | 20+ hours (1,150–1,250 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Kolkata–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
Howrah–Mumbai trains run through Nagpur (roughly 16–19 hours). From Nagpur, Turia is about two hours by road.
By road
Over 1,100 km via Raipur and Nagpur. Only worth it as part of a central India road trip.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Kolkata
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 Kolkata
Flight or overnight train to Nagpur
Transfer to Turia
Three nights, five or six drives
Option to add Kanha
Local tip: Kanha is about 4–5 hours from Pench by road, a classic pairing for travellers from the east.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Kolkata?
About 1,150–1,250 km by road. Fly to Nagpur (about 1 hour 45 minutes) or take an overnight train, then drive about 2 hours to Turia.
Which station is nearest to Pench from Kolkata?
Nagpur Junction, on the Howrah–Mumbai line, about 85–95 km from Turia gate.
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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