Travel

How to Reach Pune & IITM

Travel information for international participants and first-time visitors

Pune has an international airport and is well connected to several major cities in India. International travelers can arrive via Mumbai, Delhi, or Hyderabad and take a connecting flight to Pune.

Mumbai to Pune by road takes approximately 4 hours via the expressway. Pune is also well connected to other parts of the country through rail services.

Pune is a major city in western India. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is located in Pashan and can be easily reached from any part of the city.

✈ By Air

Nearest Airport: Pune International Airport (PNQ)

Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai
Recommended international entry points:
- Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl. Airport (BOM)
- Delhi – Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)
- Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Airport (HYD)
Domestic connecting flights available to Pune

🚆 By Train

Pune is well connected to all major Indian cities by Indian Railways.

Major Railway Stations:

Pune Junction (PUNE)
Shivajinagar Railway Station

Approximate travel times:

Mumbai → Pune: 3–4 hours
Delhi → Pune: 20–24 hours
Hyderabad → Pune: 10–12 hours

Taxis and app-based cab services are easily available from the railway stations to reach IITM.

🛣 By Road

Pune is well connected by national highways and expressways.

Mumbai → Pune: 3.5–4.5 hours via Mumbai–Pune Expressway
Regular AC buses, private taxis, Uber and Ola cabs are available

📍 Reaching IITM, Pune

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan,
Pune – 411008, India

Approximate distances:

From Pune Airport: ~15 km
From Pune Railway Station: ~10 km

The most convenient way to reach IITM is by prepaid taxi, Uber, or Ola cab. Participants may simply enter “Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pashan” in Google Maps.