How to reach Pench · from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 580–620 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar by road (8–9 hours). The best way: Drive via Samruddhi Mahamarg. The nearest airport is Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Best gate to aim for: Turia (MP) or Sillari (Maharashtra).
- Road distance
- 580–620 km
- Drive time
- 8–9 hours
- Best way
- Drive via Samruddhi Mahamarg
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Pench at a glance
Sambhajinagar sits on the Samruddhi Mahamarg, which makes Pench a comfortable single-day 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 | 8–9 hours (580–620 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Flights to Nagpur are limited, and driving is often quicker.
By train
Rail connections to Nagpur are indirect and usually slower than driving.
By road
Take the Samruddhi Mahamarg east to Nagpur, then NH44 north to Turia. Allow 8–9 hours.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Morning departure
Reach the resort by late afternoon
Drives over the next two days
Local tip: Ideal for a long weekend. Leave on Friday morning and you're on safari by Saturday.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)?
Around 580–620 km by road via the Samruddhi Mahamarg and NH44, about 8–9 hours.
Which Pench gate is easiest from Sambhajinagar?
Sillari on the Maharashtra side is the quickest. Turia is about another hour up NH44.
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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