How to Reach Pench National Park by Air, Train & Road

The Pench National park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most easily reachable wildlife parks in India. Located on the southern borders of Madhya Pradesh and near the boundaries of Maharashtra, Pench National Park is visited by a large number of tourists and wildlife enthusiasts throughout the year.

The nearest airport and railway station from Pench is located in Nagpur, which is easily accessible from all over the country. Here is detailed information about how to reach Pench National Park by different modes of transport such as air, road, and rail.

Pench National Park By Air

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur is the nearest airport from Pench, which is located 103 km away. There are regular direct and connecting flights to Nagpur from major cities in India.

From the airport, you can board a bus or hire a private taxi to reach the national park. Apart from this, Jabalpur Airport is another nearest airport from where you can easily reach Pench.

Travel by Flight	Travel Time	Aerial Distance	Boarding Airport
Delhi to Nagpur	1 hours 40 minutes	852 km	Indira Gandhi International Airport
Jammu to Nagpur	4 hours 35 minutes	1349 km	Jammu Airport
Amritsar to Nagpur	5 hours 30 minutes	1236 km	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
Mumbai to Nagpur	1 hours 45 minutes	691 km	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Raipur to Nagpur	4 hours 30 minutes	259 km	Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Airport
Pune to Nagpur	1 hours 25 minutes	625 km	Pune International Airport
Ahmedabad to Nagpur	2 hours 05 minutes	706 km	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Bengaluru to Nagpur	1 hours 40 minutes	925 km	Kempegowda International Airport
Kolkata to Nagpur	1 hours 55 minutes	964 km	Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Chennai to Nagpur	1 hours 45 minutes	910 km	Chennai International Airport

Pench National Park By Rail

The nearest railhead from Pench is Seoni Railway Station, which is about 30 km away. It has very limited regular trains running in and out of this railway station from the major cities and towns of the country.

Jabalpur railway station serves as the other major nearest railhead from Pench, which is easily accessible from various cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, and other places. You can travel to Pench from these stations by bus and taxi without hassle.

Travel by Train	Nearest Station	Travel Time	Distance	Train Name
Delhi to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	13 hours 40 minutes	809 KM	MPS Kranti Express
Bhopal to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	5 hours 15 minutes	320 KM	Amarkantak Express
Indore to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	10 hours 10 minutes	514 KM	Indore JN BG Express
Nagpur to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	7 hours 50 minutes	275 KM	YPR LKO Express
Mumbai to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	12 hours 35 minutes	1096 km	Chhapra Express
Jaipur to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	15 hours 10 minutes	818 km	Dayodai Express
Patna to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	11 hours 10 minutes	700 km	DNR Pune Express
Kanpur to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	10 hours 05 minutes	451 km	Chitrakoot Express
Hyderabad to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	17 hours 20 minutes	780 km	SC DNR SF Express
Bengaluru to Jabalpur	Jabalpur Junction	32 hours 10 minutes	1371 km	MYS BSB Express

Pench National Park By Road

Buses and jeeps are easily available for Pench National Park from the Seoni bus stand, which is the major bus station. Seoni is linked to all places in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by a good network of Roadways. Pench National Park situated on the Nagpur- Jabalpur highway is accessible by local transport options such as taxis. If you plan to take the bus from Nagpur, you will have to get down at Suktara or Khwasa.

Location	Distance	Time	Route
Delhi to Pench distance	1034 KM	18 hours 40 min	NH 44
Nagpur to Pench distance	78 KM	1 hour 50 min	NH 44
Indore to Pench distance	457 KM	10 hours 30 min	NH 47
Ahmedabad to Pench distance	846 KM	17 hours 20 min	NH 47
Patna to Pench distance	954 KM	18 hours 40 min	NH 30 & NH 44
Hyderabad to Pench distance	582 KM	11 hours 10 min	NH 44
Raipur to Pench distance	311 KM	6 hours 40 min	NH 44 & NH 53
Mumbai to Pench distance	892 KM	17 hours 50 min	NH 160 & NH 53
Pune to Pench distance	788 km	16 hours 10 minutes	NH 161E & NH 53

Getting Around in Pench National Park

There are numerous ways to explore Pench National Park including different types of safari such as jeep safari and night safari. Village walks and cycling are also other options to enjoy the Pench trip. Here is the detailed information about getting in and around Pench National Park.

Night Safari in Pench National Park

Night Safari in Pench is popularly known as Wolf Safari as wolves are the most frequently spotted animals on this tour. This tour starts at 6 PM and lasts till 9 PM in the buffer zone of the national park. Sambar Deer, SpottedDeer, Jackals, and nocturnal birds can also be spotted. This tour also comprises a visit to the water hole where animals can be spotted and tourists can enjoy stargazing as well.

Jeep Safari in Pench National Park

Also known as Jungle Safari, Jeep Safari in Pench is the best way to explore the national park and to spot the exotic wildlife species in their natural habitat. You can enjoy the wildlife spotting in the open jeep, which takes place two times a day. The morning safari starts at sunrise and ends at 11 AM. However, the evening safari starts in the afternoon till 6 PM.

Cycling in Pench National Park

You can take a leisurely walk in the national park or choose to explore the park while cycling. This tour varies from 1 hour to 3 hours and can be undertaken by any healthy person who knows how to ride a bicycle. You can explore the riverside, lake, pottery village, and countryside during the cycle tour in Pench.