How to Reach Pune by Road, Train and Air - Maharashtra's Villages

Pune, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, is one of the largest metropolitan cities in the country. Pune is said to be the cultural destination of Maharashtra and the 7th most populated city of India.  A large number of students from India and abroad come here to study, so reaching here from anywhere in the country is not a hassle. It was the centre of the Maratha Empire whose foundation was laid down by Shivaji and the Peshwas. Besides sightseeing places and business zones, Pune is also home to several well-known educational institutes that gave it the sobriquet ‘Oxford of the East’. Today, it is one of the top travel destinations and also has some of the finest educational centres. It is also an IT hub with most of the reputed companies having their offices here. In short, you can say that it is definitely a developed city. This vibrant city is also known for bustling nightlife, museums, food, forts, and temples. The city is well linked to other parts of the country with various means of transportation. 

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How to Reach to Pune by Flight, Train or Road:

How to Reach Pune by Air

Pune is well connected through domestic airlines with the entire country. Pune International Airport, around 13 km from the city centre, acts as the main entrance to both domestic and international flights. The airport located at Lohgaon has recently acquired status of an international airport and is being used to carry domestic as well as international traffic.Visitors can avail taxi and local bus services from outside the airport to reach their destination.Visitors can avail taxi and local bus services from outside the airport to reach their destination.

How to Reach Pune by Rail

Pune Junction railway station connects the city with all the prime Indian destinations. One of the most preferred ways to visit Pune is via railways. The city has a systematically planned rail network that connects it to the rest of the country. Some of the major railway stations in the city are Pune Junction (PUNE), Khadki (KK), Shivajinagar (SVJR), Ghorpuri (GPR), Dapodi (DAPD) and Hadapsar (HDP). Travellers can use public transport like buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws which are readily available outside the stations.Some of the prominent trains operating to/from Mumbai are Deccan Queen and Shatabdi Express, which take around three-and-a-half hours approximately to reach Pune.

How to Reach Pune by Road

Pune enjoys excellent connectivity with neighbouring cities and towns by well-maintained network of roads. Mumbai (140 km), Ahmadnagar (121 km), Aurangabad (215 km) and Bijapur (275 km) all are well-linked to Pune by a number of state and roadways buses.Those who prefer road journeys are in for a treat as Pune is connected via well-maintained highways. NH 48, NH 60 and NH 65 are among the prime arterial roads in Pune. Swargate Bus Station and Pune Station Bus Stand are the major bus stands in the city.

     

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