How to travel from Pune to Kurnool, India

The distance between Pune and Kurnool is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pune to Kurnool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KurnoolPune if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pune (PNQ) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,050($76)
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Train

Take the train to Guntakal Jn and then to Kurnool City.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Hyderabad and then to Kurnool.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,390($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kurnool.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance624km (388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pune and Kurnool

There are several options for getting from Pune to Kurnool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,050 ($76).

The distance between Pune and Kurnool is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Pune and Kurnool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pune to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹6,050 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Pune and Kurnool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pune and Kurnool. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pune to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Guntakal Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Pune and Kurnool. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pune and Kurnool. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pune to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hyderabad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

IntrCity SmartBus and KSRTC run regular bus services between Pune and Kurnool. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pune to Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Pune (PNQ) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kurnool is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 161km (100 miles) from Kurnool. Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pune and Kurnool. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pune to Kurnool is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around ₹480 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pune and Kurnool

Transport options from Pune to Kurnool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
7h 40m
₹6,050($76)
once a week797km (495 miles)
Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train7h 50m
₹7,320($90)
every 20 mins1,094km (680 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train9h 40m
₹5,330($67)
twice daily1,122km (697 miles)
Train and Plane10h 35m
₹5,890($74)
once a week1,099km (683 miles)
Train
11h 35m
₹480($6)
twice daily765km (475 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
₹2,390($30)
once daily772km (479 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
₹5,890($74)
on demand624km (388 miles)

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Airports near Kurnool

The following major airports near Kurnool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Kurnool
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kurnool
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Kurnool