Chennai to Pune travel guide
Every place has some aura around it that speaks not only about the nature and type of place that is but also the quality of learning the place has to offer. In the monsoons places like Pune and Chennai are more beautiful due to lush green carpet of trees; this gives me an opportunity to explore the various modes of transportation between these awesome places. As we all know that both Bangalore a Pune are major industrial hubs where companies have located themselves due to amiable and amicable policies. This has caused a heavy settlement of young students and professionals in this belt which makes this place more happening than ever.
Pune, the second largest city of Indian state Maharashtra is located about 560 meters above sea level. Located amidst rivers and mountain range, Pune is majorly popular for its educational institutions and facilities.
Mode of transport |
Roadways |
Railways |
Airways |
Distance (in km) |
1200 |
1050 |
900 |
Time taken |
20hrs |
22hrs |
1.5hrs |
Best time to go |
Monsoon |
Monsoon |
Anytime |
Roadways – Chennai to Pune
Pune is well connected through all major modes, roadways being one of the most favored ones. Pune has excellent road connectivity to various cities and states in the country. Pune has both private and public transport available for the commuters. To reach Pune from other cities, one can prefer the national highways or the state highways. National Highway 4 (NH 4) connects to Mumbai, Kolhapur and Bangalore. NH 9 connects to Hyderabad, and NH 50 connects to the grape-city Nashik. The state highways connect Pune to Aurangabad, Ahmednagar and Alandi. Pune bus timings and routes are operated by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamadal Limited (PMPML). The two intra-city highways Old Pune to Mumbai highway and Katraj to Dehu Road Bypass provides the bus routes between Pune and neighboring cities.
Travels |
Coach |
Duration |
Fare (in Rs) |
Seabird tourist |
Volvo semi-sleeper |
20hrs |
1700 |
Seabird tourist |
Volvo semi-sleeper |
21hrs |
2000 |
Seabird tourist |
Volvo semi-sleeper |
21hrs |
2150 |
Neeta volvos |
Volvo semi-sleeper |
23hrs |
2300 |
National travels |
Volvo semi-sleeper |
23hrs |
2300 |
Railways – Chennai to Pune
There are 4 Trains running between Pune Junction and Chennai Central. Given below is the list of all the Pune Junction – Chennai Central Trains.
Trains |
Class |
Duration |
Fare |
12164 Chennai express |
3A/2A/1A/SL |
19hr35min |
1100/1600/2800/400 |
11042 Mumbai express |
3A/2A/SL |
21hr35min |
1100/1600/400 |
11028 Mumbai mail |
3A/2A/SL |
24hr35min |
1100/1600/400 |
11018 LTT weekly express |
3A/2A/SL |
21hr30min |
1100/1600/400 |
Airways – Chennai to Pune
There are more than 4 flights daily from Chennai to pune each with a minimum interval of 1hr and 30 min. however beyond that there are 1 stop connecting flights that are cheap and easily available.
Flights |
Airlines |
Stops at |
Duration |
Fare (in Rs) |
Fare (early bird) |
SG-208 |
Spicejet |
N |
1hr30min |
3600 |
3000 |
6E-502 |
Indigo |
N |
1hr30min |
4500 |
4200 |
6E-311 |
Indigo |
N |
1hr40min |
4500 |
4200 |
G8-451 |
Go Air |
N |
1hr20min |
4900 |
4400 |
S2-3753 |
Jet Konnect |
Bangalore |
8hr20min |
5600 |
5200 |
9W-2753 |
Jet Konnect |
Bangalore |
7hr30min |
5600 |
5100 |
SG-912_3015 |
Spicejet |
Hyderabad |
5hr20min |
4800 |
4400 |