How to Reach Pune from Kolkata

Kolkata to Pune by flight:

To reach Pune from Kolkata via air is the easiest and the most convenient option for most travelers. The flight distance between the two cities is 1580 kilometers. The fastest Kolkata to Pune flight takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes to cover this aerial distance. There are other options as well. The passengers who want to cover other destinations as well can look for the connecting flight option. The Kolkata to Pune flight timings are varied; passengers can choose from the different flight timings available. Airlines like GoAir, SpiceJet, and IndiGo offer direct flights to Pune from Kolkata. Other airlines like AirIndia along with SpiceJet and IndiGo have connecting flight options. The distance between Pune airport and main city is approximately 11 km which can be easily covered by hiring a taxi in 20 to 25 minutes. 

Kolkata to Pune by Train:

The Kolkata to Pune train option can be counted as the second-best out of the 3 possible options available. The distance between the two cities on a train is around 2068 kilometers. There are 3 trains between Kolkata and Pune, all of them are direct trains. The best possible option would be the Howrah Pune Duronto. This train takes around 27.5 hours to complete the journey. The train leaves at 08:20 AM every Thursday and Saturday. The other train on the route is Azad Hind Express. This train leaves at 09:45 PM and takes longer than the other train option available, exactly 33 hours and 5 minutes to complete the journey. This train called Humsafar Express from Kolkata to Pune is operational every day of the week. There is a third option available as well from the Santragachi Junction railway station. There is a train running from here to Pune Junction. It leaves at 06:25 PM every Saturday and takes about 32 hours and 20 minutes to complete the journey.

Kolkata to Pune by Road:

The Kolkata to Pune by road journey can be covered with ease by people who love the road journeys. The distance between the two cities is around 2068 kilometers making it cumbersome for most of the travelers to cover the journey. However, the roadies who love what the road journeys have in store would love to cover the Kolkata to Pune distance with gusto. The journey is a long one and is not suited for most kinds of travelers. Only the ones who are in love with road journeys and want to cover other destinations on the way should go for this option. Other modes of transportation like flight and train can be tried out by others.