Pune to Dwarka Distance: Flight, Train and Road Guide

Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, lies a good distance from Dwarka, the golden city of Lord Krishna at the western tip of Gujarat, so the journey needs some planning. This guide, from the team behind Somnath Dwarka Tour Package, a unit of Experience My India, covers the Pune to Dwarka distance and the reverse, the route options, the travel time and every way to reach the city, by flight, train and road.

Pune to Dwarka distance and travel time

The Pune to Dwarka distance is about 1,041 km by the fastest route and the drive takes around 19 hours by road via NH 48, heading north from Maharashtra into Gujarat and across Saurashtra. This is a long journey of the best part of a day of driving, so while it is more doable than the far southern cities, many still prefer not to drive it in one go. A flight to Jamnagar, Rajkot or Ahmedabad, followed by a road transfer or a train direct to Dwarka's own railway station, is a faster and more comfortable way to reach the city for many travellers. Flying, in particular, turns a long day and a half of driving into a matter of hours.

Pune to Dwarka route options

There are three main ways to drive from Pune to Dwarka:

The NH 48 route is the fastest at about 1,041 km, taking around 18 hours 49 minutes. Note that the NH 60 route is slightly shorter in distance, at about 1,037 km, but considerably slower at around 25 hours, as it uses smaller roads, so it is rarely worth taking despite the shorter distance. The route via NH 48 and the NE 4 expressway is a little longer but similar in time. For a road journey the NH 48 route is the standard choice, though flying or the train is easier for many over such a distance.

Dwarka to Pune distance

The return journey, the Dwarka to Pune distance, is much the same, about 1,043 km in around 18 hours 51 minutes via NH 48. The route options for the reverse direction are:

As on the outward journey, the NH 48 route is the fastest at around 18 hours 51 minutes, while the routes via the NE 4 expressway and NH 60 are a little longer and slower. This is a long drive in either direction, so the flight and train options are worth considering over the road for many travellers heading to or from Krishna's city.

How to travel from Pune to Dwarka

Given the long distance, it is worth weighing all the options:

Pune to Dwarka by air

Flying is the fastest and easiest way to reach Dwarka from Pune. The nearest airport to Dwarka is Jamnagar, about 130 km away, with Rajkot and Ahmedabad, the major hub, offering wider connections. Pune has good air links to Ahmedabad in about an hour and a half and flights to Rajkot and, with a connection, to Jamnagar. From whichever airport you land at, a road transfer or a Somnath Dwarka taxi service, completes the journey to Dwarka. Flying to Jamnagar and driving the remaining distance or flying to Ahmedabad and continuing by road or train, is the quickest way to reach the city from Pune.

Pune to Dwarka by train

The train is a good way to travel from Pune to Dwarka for those who prefer rail, as Dwarka has its own railway station, well connected to the rest of India. There are direct or connecting train services from Pune towards Dwarka, often via Ahmedabad. Given the distance, the rail journey is long, often around 24 to 30 hours or more with connections, so it suits those who enjoy train travel and have the time. Comfortable overnight and long-distance services make it manageable and arriving directly at Dwarka station is convenient. For the wider access options, see our how to reach Dwarka guide.

Pune to Dwarka by road

If you wish to drive, a private car with a driver is the most comfortable way to cover the long distance and at around 19 hours it is more doable than the far southern cities, though still best split over two days with an overnight halt. The NH 48 route via Gujarat is the fastest and smoothest, with plentiful fuel stations, dhabas and rest stops along the way. Self-drive is possible for the determined, but many prefer a driver or a flight or train. If you do drive, breaking the journey at cities like Ahmedabad or Rajkot makes it far more pleasant and Experience My India can help arrange the local legs and the onward Dwarka sightseeing so the driving part is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Pune to Dwarka by bus

Long-distance buses connect Pune towards Gujarat, though usually with a change, often at Ahmedabad, from where you continue to Dwarka by another bus or a car. The total journey by bus takes around 20 hours or more, so it is a long haul, best on comfortable air-conditioned sleeper services, including overnight buses. Buses are the most budget-friendly way to travel, but for such a long journey a flight is far quicker and a train more comfortable and direct, so buses are usually a budget rather than a first choice for reaching Dwarka from Pune.

Why travel from Pune to Dwarka?

Despite the distance, many pilgrims from Pune and Maharashtra make the journey to Dwarka, drawn by its immense significance as one of the four sacred Char Dham of India and the golden city of Lord Krishna. The great Dwarkadhish temple, the ferry to Bet Dwarka, the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and the sacred Gomti Ghat make it one of the holiest destinations in Hinduism. Dwarka also pairs beautifully with Somnath, the first Jyotirlinga down the coast and with a Gir lion safari, so a trip from Pune can combine the great temples with the wildlife and coast of Saurashtra.

Best time to make the trip

The best time to travel from Pune to Dwarka is the cooler season, October to March, when the coastal weather is pleasant for the temple, the Bet Dwarka ferry and sightseeing, as covered in our best time to visit Dwarka. The summer, April to June, is hot and the monsoon, July to September, brings rain and a rough sea that can affect the ferry, so winter is ideal. If you plan to add a Gir safari, note that the safari zones close during the monsoon, roughly mid-June to mid-October. Whenever you travel, flying is the most comfortable option for the long distance, letting you arrive fresh for the darshan and the sights of Krishna's city.

Tips for the Pune to Dwarka journey

A few pointers make the long trip smoother:

• Fly to Jamnagar, Rajkot or Ahmedabad and drive on to Dwarka for the fastest, easiest journey.

• Consider a train direct to Dwarka's own railway station if you prefer rail and have the time.

• If driving, split the journey over two days with an overnight halt at Ahmedabad or Rajkot.

• Use the NH 48 route rather than the shorter but much slower NH 60 route.

• Combine Dwarka with Somnath and a Gir safari to make the long journey doubly rewarding.

• Visit in the cool season, October to March, for the most pleasant weather at the temple and coast.

Pune to Dwarka at a glance

Plan your Dwarka trip from Pune

Experience My India can plan your Dwarka trip from Pune, with flights, transfers and the sightseeing arranged. Read our Dwarka city guide for what to see, time your visit with the best time to visit Gujarat, book Somnath Dwarka hotels and combine the temple with Somnath and a Gir safari on a Somnath Dwarka tour package or the wider Gujarat tour packages, so your long journey from Pune is used to the full.

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