How to reach Pench · from Nashik
Nashik to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 720–780 km from Nashik by road (11–12 hours). The best way: Samruddhi Mahamarg, or train 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
- 720–780 km
- Drive time
- 11–12 hours
- Best way
- Samruddhi Mahamarg, or train to Nagpur
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Nashik to Pench at a glance
Nashik is at the western end of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, so Pench is a long but straightforward drive.
| 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 | 11–12 hours (720–780 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Flights from Nashik are limited. Most travellers drive or take the train.
By train
Nashik Road has several daily trains to Nagpur (roughly 9–12 hours).
By road
Join the Samruddhi Mahamarg near Igatpuri or Sinnar, drive to Nagpur, then north on NH44 to Turia. Allow 11–12 hours.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Nashik
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 Nashik
Early start on the expressway
Late lunch near Nagpur
Evening arrival, first drive next morning
Local tip: The overnight train to Nagpur and a morning cab saves a full day of driving.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Nashik?
Roughly 720–780 km by road via the Samruddhi Mahamarg and NH44, about 11–12 hours.
Is there a train from Nashik to Pench?
Not to Pench itself. Take a train to Nagpur and drive about 2 hours to the 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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