{"id":4304,"date":"2025-04-10T07:17:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=4304"},"modified":"2025-04-10T07:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:21:00","slug":"nearest-railway-station-to-pune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune","title":{"rendered":"Way to Reach Pune &#8211; Nearest Railway Station to Pune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune, also referred to as \u2018Oxford of the East\u2019 is a city that combines exquisite sights complete with rich history and impressive architecture. Everything present in this city lies in perfect coexistence. For the most sophisticated scholars and historians, to people fond of beautiful natural landscapes or those with the metropolitan lifestyle, the boulevards in the city of Pune make it appealing for all. We will address the ways to actually go to Pune, its railway station terminals and the best sites to visit in the next document.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pre-Order-Food-in-Train.jpeg\" alt=\"Pre-Order Food in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#How_to_Reach_Pune_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"How to Reach Pune: A Comprehensive Guide\">How to Reach Pune: A Comprehensive Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#By_Air\" title=\"By Air:\">By Air:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#By_Bus\" title=\"By Bus:\">By Bus:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#By_Train\" title=\"By Train:\">By Train:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Exploring_Nearest_Railway_Station_to_Pune\" title=\"Exploring Nearest Railway Station to Pune\">Exploring Nearest Railway Station to Pune<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Top_Places_to_Visit_in_Pune\" title=\"Top Places to Visit in Pune\">Top Places to Visit in Pune<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Aga_Khan_Palace\" title=\"Aga Khan Palace\">Aga Khan Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Shaniwar_Wada\" title=\"Shaniwar Wada\">Shaniwar Wada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Raja_Dinkar_Kelkar_Museum\" title=\"Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum\">Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Pune-Okayama_Friendship_Garden\" title=\"Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden\">Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Lal_Mahal\" title=\"Lal Mahal\">Lal Mahal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-pune\/#Parvati_Hill\" title=\"Parvati Hill\">Parvati Hill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Pune_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>How to Reach Pune: A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an important city from a transportation point of view, Pune can be reached by air, road and rail from all parts of India. Here are some popular ways of reaching this beautiful city:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Air\"><\/span>By Air:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers arriving in Pune via air have to board their flights to the Lohegaon Airport, or Pune international airport that is located about 15 kilometers away from the city-center. The domestic connections cover almost all major cities of India such as Delhi and other towns like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Jaipur which can be connected through the major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, GoAir, and SpiceJet. Visiting from abroad includes destinations like Dubai and Abu Dhabi heading in and out and also from Air India Express and Lufthansa to Frankfurt. Taxis, app-based cabs, as well as local travel buses will be available at the arrival airports for guests as they head to their respective destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Bus\"><\/span>By Bus:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bus ride to Pune is quite well connected for those who want to travel by road. There is a good network of roads to major cities like Mumbai (140 km), Ahmednagar (121 km), Aurangabad (215 km), and Bijapur (275 km). Regular AC, non-AC, sleeper, and Volvo buses to Pune are operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and by private operators like RedBus, VRL, Neeta Travels, etc. There are a number of bus terminals in the city, including Swargate, Shivajinagar, and Pune Station, which are convenient for passenger travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Train\"><\/span>By Train:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune Junction Railway Station houses several fast and express trains which run quite frequently between Pune-the city for some-and all the major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-bangalore-city\">Bangalore<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/secunderabad-junction-station\">Hyderabad<\/a>, Chennai, Kolkata-to mention just a few. Such trains include the Deccan Express, Shatabdi Express, or Pune-Mumbai Intercity Express among others as the major trains plying on this route. The taxi, auto-rickshaw, and local bus services are available right outside the railway station for the convenience of the passengers arriving and departing from Pune.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_Nearest_Railway_Station_to_Pune\"><\/span>Exploring Nearest Railway Station to Pune<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune has several train stations which serve various parts of the city. Here is an extensive guide on some of them:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4gAH6Rrdl70\/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD&amp;rs=AOn4CLB-vYVGXQnUZbFTSJmwSOFqEk5sQw\" alt=\"Pune Railway Station | Pune Junction | Pune Vlog | VlogGoals\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Pune Junction, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counted as one of the busiest railway stations in Pune, is located at Agarkar Nagar, hardly 3 km from the downtown. It is restricted to major transit through direct train links between Mumbai and Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore. The station is equipped with a waiting room; some food stalls and bookshops; prepaid taxi services; and easy access to app-based cabs to make the journey hassle-free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/st2.indiarailinfo.com\/kjfdsuiemjvcya1\/0\/2\/9\/4\/6220294\/0\/img202304081853518723727.jpg\" alt=\"Shivajinagar Railway Station Timeline - Railway Enquiry\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Shivajinagar Railway Station <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is located very close to Shivajinagar; hence, it is just about 2 kilometers from the city center. This station mainly supports the suburban and regional train routes. This could be termed a very small station as compared to Pune Junction, being more of an essential basic station that offers the very basic waiting areas, ticket counters, and parking facilities. Most likely, it is the station that people take to travel within the State of Maharashtra.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/st2.indiarailinfo.com\/kjfdsuiemjvcya0\/0\/2\/7\/7\/1209277\/0\/dsc00431.jpg\" alt=\"Khadki Railway Station Forum\/Discussion - Railway Enquiry\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Khadki Railway Station <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serves as yet another important railway junction 7 kilometers from the city center. It renders services to outstation and regional trains. The basic facilities at the station include a small waiting area and ticket counters, from where easy access to local modes of transport is granted, thus favoring inbound outbound passengers going to northern areas of Pune.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Railway Station<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Distance from City Center<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Major Connections<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Amenities<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune Junction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting rooms, food stalls, taxis, app-based cabs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shivajinagar Station<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional connections<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic waiting areas, ticket counters, parking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khadki Station<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local and regional routes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ticket counters, small waiting area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_to_Visit_in_Pune\"><\/span>Top Places to Visit in Pune<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical and cultural beauty combined with panoramic views at places for recreational value. Here are epic and graceful places to visit in Pune:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aga_Khan_Palace\"><\/span>Aga Khan Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/c\/cd\/Pune_Palace.jpg\" alt=\"Aga Khan Palace\" width=\"1603\" height=\"1077\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating back to 1892 when this historical site was being constructed, the Aga Khan Palace is a national treasure. The monument is unique because this enhanced colonial structure, built in the Mars style, served the Father of the Nation and other political leaders during their quest for freedom from colonial rule. In Pune, this stunning and grand structure is appreciated as a museum that undertakes to store several different items illustrating Gandhi\u2019s long life held in historical photographs. Aga Khan Palace is situated at Nagar Road, Kalyani Nagar in Pune.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shaniwar_Wada\"><\/span>Shaniwar Wada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Shaniwar_wada_%28pune%29.jpg\/1200px-Shaniwar_wada_%28pune%29.jpg\" alt=\"Shaniwar Wada \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encompassed within the fortification of the Shaniwar Wada has been the erstwhile stronghold of the Peshwas, the legendary Maratha pradhans (prime ministers). Its grand gates and lush gardens are popular reasons for its widespread literary praise concerning the very architecture of the building. The fortifications are depicted in a light-and-sound show organized by the Peshwa dynasty family. Shaniwar Wada is situated at Shaniwar Peth, Pune.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raja_Dinkar_Kelkar_Museum\"><\/span>Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum has a large collection of ancient Indian objects, art, decorative pieces, musical instruments and weapons of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries along with ordinary household items. Dr. Dinkar Kelkar is the founder of this museum and seeks to explore the exploration of Indian art and traditions in it. Visitors can find Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum at Natu Baug, Off. Bajirao Road, Shukrawar Peth, Pune.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pune-Okayama_Friendship_Garden\"><\/span>Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modeled after the one in Okayama, Japan, this garden finds its place where peace and tranquility detour the bustling city. Trimmed greens carpeted with Japanese garden landscaping and wide paths for walking all around the park enclosed at Fitler Square make it perfect for people seeking rest and recreation. It is situated at Sinhagad Road, Dattawadi, Pune.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lal_Mahal\"><\/span>Lal Mahal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Lal Mahal was erected by Shahaji Bhosale in the year 1630 AD serving as a resplendent present for his consort Queen Jijabai and son Shivaji Bhonsle. The Lal Mahal which has seen many frontage changes remains a classic Victorian style building with subtle hints of the life of Shivaji Maharaj clad in wall paintings all over. Visitors can find Lal Mahal at Kasba Peth, Pune.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parvati_Hill\"><\/span>Parvati Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/95\/Parvati.JPG\" alt=\"Parvati Hill\" width=\"4320\" height=\"2653\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectly rounded with the total, breathtaking Pune view is the tour at Parvati Hill. It rises with the Parvati Temple, the holy pilgrimage site for the Hindus. Climbing up the sacred hill for a hundred and more steps leads the vacationers to be among peaceful surroundings with a splendid view of the kind-of-mesmerizing city. Parvati Hill is located at Parvati Paytha, Pune.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding history, culture, and modernity at one point, Pune attracts tourists for being an awe-inspiring city. Walking through the historic forts, lush gardens, or the busy streets gives Pune experiences that will soon spellbind you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.zoop.zoopindiaservice&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/New-orange-Google-Apple-1080x90-final-cta-1.webp\" alt=\"Zoop App for food delivery in train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune, also referred to as \u2018Oxford of the East\u2019 is a city that combines exquisite sights complete with rich history and impressive architecture. Everything present in this city lies in perfect coexistence. 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