How to reach Pench · from Mumbai
Mumbai to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 800–850 km from Mumbai by road (12–13 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
- 800–850 km
- Drive time
- 12–13 hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Mumbai to Pench at a glance
Pench is one of the easiest tiger reserves to reach from Mumbai: a short flight to Nagpur, then under two hours by road.
| 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 | 12–13 hours (800–850 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Mumbai–Nagpur flights run several times a day and take about 1 hour 30 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
Nagpur is on the Mumbai–Howrah main line, with several overnight trains a day from Mumbai (roughly 11–14 hours). From Nagpur station, Turia is about two hours by road.
By road
Take the Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway) all the way to Nagpur, then head north on NH44 towards Jabalpur and turn off at Khawasa for Turia. Allow 12–13 hours with stops.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Mumbai
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 Mumbai
Early flight Mumbai → Nagpur
Drive up NH44 to Turia, about 2 hours
Evening safari on arrival day if permits allow
Two more days of drives, then fly back from Nagpur
Local tip: Pench pairs perfectly with Tadoba on one Nagpur trip: two reserves, one return flight.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Mumbai?
About 800–850 km by road to Turia gate, 12–13 hours via the Samruddhi Mahamarg and NH44. Most people fly to Nagpur (1.5 hours) and drive about 2 hours from there.
What is the best way to reach Pench from Mumbai?
Fly to Nagpur and take a car up NH44 to Turia gate. It's the fastest and simplest option for a 2–3 night trip.
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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