How to reach Pench · from Pune
Pune to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 800–850 km from Pune by road (13–14 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
- 13–14 hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Pune to Pench at a glance
From Pune, Pench is a flight to Nagpur and a short, easy drive north.
| 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 | 13–14 hours (800–850 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Pune–Nagpur flights take about 1 hour 20 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
Overnight trains run from Pune to Nagpur (roughly 14–17 hours). Continue to Turia by car.
By road
Join the Samruddhi Mahamarg near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, drive east to Nagpur, then north on NH44 to Khawasa and Turia. A long day of 13–14 hours.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Pune
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 Pune
Morning flight Pune → Nagpur
Drive to Turia (about 2 hours)
Evening safari on day one
Core drives over the next two days
Local tip: If you're driving, break at Sambhajinagar or Nagpur rather than arriving late before an early gate time.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Pune?
Roughly 800–850 km by road, about 13–14 hours. Flying Pune to Nagpur takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, plus around 2 hours by road to Turia.
Is there a direct train from Pune to Pench?
No train goes to Pench itself. Take a train to Nagpur and drive about 2 hours to 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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