How to reach Tadoba · from Bengaluru
Bengaluru to Tadoba: How to Get There
The short answer
Tadoba is about 1,000–1,050 km from Bengaluru by road (18–19 hours). The best way: Fly to Nagpur, then drive. The nearest airport is Nagpur and the nearest railhead is Chandrapur. Best gate to aim for from Bengaluru: Kolara or Navegaon from Nagpur; Moharli if arriving by train via Chandrapur.
- Road distance
- 1,000–1,050 km
- Drive time
- 18–19 hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Nearest railhead
- Chandrapur
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Bengaluru to Tadoba at a glance
Bengaluru has a big, keen wildlife community, and Tadoba is one of its favourite tiger trips outside the southern reserves. It's an easy flight to Nagpur.
| Option | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Flight to Nagpur + drive | Flight time + 2–3.5 hrs by road | Short trips, families, anyone short on time |
| Train + drive | Overnight to Nagpur or Chandrapur, + 1–3 hrs | Budget travel, slow travel, saving a hotel night |
| Drive all the way | 18–19 hours (1,000–1,050 km) | Road-trippers, groups with luggage and camera gear |
By air
Direct Bengaluru–Nagpur flights take about 1 hour 45 minutes. From Nagpur airport it is about 110 km (2–2.5 hours) to Kolara or Navegaon, and about 140–150 km (3–3.5 hours) to Moharli.
By train
Long-distance trains from Bengaluru to Nagpur and north run via Hyderabad/Kazipet and pass Ballarshah and Chandrapur, the closest railheads to Moharli. Journey times are long (roughly 18–22 hours), so this suits slow travellers.
By road
The road runs via Hyderabad, Adilabad and Chandrapur, about 1,000 km. It's doable over two days with a night in Hyderabad.
Which Tadoba gate to aim for from Bengaluru
Our suggestion: Kolara or Navegaon from Nagpur; Moharli if arriving by train via Chandrapur. Tadoba's gates can be 1.5–3 hours apart, so pick the gate before you pick the resort.
| Gate | From Nagpur | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Kolara | ~110 km | 2–2.5 hrs |
| Navegaon | ~115 km | ~2.5 hrs |
| Khutwanda | ~135 km | ~3 hrs |
| Moharli | ~140–150 km | 3–3.5 hrs |
| Zari / Pangdi | ~170 km | 3.5–4 hrs |
See the best resorts near each gate and which zone is strongest for tigers this season.
A simple plan from Bengaluru
Flight Bengaluru → Nagpur
Transfer to a Kolara-side lodge
Three nights, six safaris across two zones
Fly back from Nagpur
Local tip: Many Bengaluru travellers combine Tadoba with a Hyderabad stopover. If you're driving, Moharli is the most convenient gate from the south.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I reach Tadoba from Bengaluru?
Fly from Bengaluru to Nagpur (about 1 hour 45 minutes), then drive 2–3.5 hours to the gate. By rail, trains via Hyderabad reach Chandrapur or Ballarshah, about an hour from Moharli.
How far is Tadoba from Bengaluru by road?
Roughly 1,000–1,050 km via Hyderabad and Chandrapur, which is about 18–19 hours of driving. Most people split it over two days.
Which is the nearest airport to Tadoba?
Nagpur (Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport). It's about 110 km from Kolara gate and 140–150 km from Moharli gate.
Which is the nearest railway station to Tadoba?
Chandrapur, about 30–45 km from Moharli gate. Ballarshah and Warora are also close, and Nagpur Junction has the most trains overall.
How many days do I need for a Tadoba trip from Bengaluru?
Two nights with four safaris is the practical minimum once you've arrived. Add travel days on either side if you're driving a long distance.
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