From US, fly into Pune direct or Mumbai + taxi?

ChimpAttack · Jul 11th, 2009, 18:47

Hi all,

I'm planning a trip to Pune from the US. I noticed that I could either end up in Mumbai then take a taxi, or take I believe an extra leg in the air travel to eventually touch down in Pune (via Delhi?)

How would you seasoned India travelers do it?

adityabee · Jul 11th, 2009, 19:11

depends on the price... if you can get an airticket for the same price (and thereby free to Pune), then of course that's the better option, otherwise a train, taxi or bus... there are several airconditioned inter-city express trains taking from just over three hours to upto four hours to get you there.

JamesW · Jul 12th, 2009, 14:02

I wouldn't bother with a flight from Mumbai to Pune. You have all the hassle of going from the international terminal to the domestic one, and, depending on flights, you may need to collect your luggage and check it back in again. Get a taxi from the international airport.

ChimpAttack · Jul 12th, 2009, 20:46

Thanks for the replies guys.

Epicure · Jul 13th, 2009, 17:02

Another option is US-Frankfurt,Germany by Lufthansa, Frankfurt-Pune again by Lufthansa.

FYI.....Frankfurt-Pune Lufthansa flight is all business class

ChimpAttack · Jul 14th, 2009, 02:35

Would I then need a German Visa, too?

Epicure · Jul 14th, 2009, 19:43

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Originally Posted by ChimpAttack

Would I then need a German Visa, too?

For changing the flights at the airport, i guess you don't need a visa.But again, check with German embassy.

dtembe · Jul 14th, 2009, 21:05

I went to Pune from Dallas, TX in Feb. 09.
I flew from Dallas to Atlanta and then Delta direct to Mumbai. From Mumbai, after clearing customs, I took the private taxi to Pune from the airport. It was around a 3 to 4 hour drive and was better than taking a flight from Mumbai to Pune.
I grew up in Pune, but hadn't been back in 20 years, so it was amazing to see the high speed highway linking Mumbai and Pune. The drive was pretty good, with no hassles.
I absolutely recommend this over taking a train or flying, after getting to Mumbai.
If you search the forums, you will see past posts with links to booking private taxi's online.
Regards,

arunganpath · Jul 15th, 2009, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChimpAttack

Would I then need a German Visa, too?

If you have a visa for US, then German visa is not required.

arunganpath · Jul 15th, 2009, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChimpAttack

Hi all,

I'm planning a trip to Pune from the US. I noticed that I could either end up in Mumbai then take a taxi, or take I believe an extra leg in the air travel to eventually touch down in Pune (via Delhi?)

How would you seasoned India travelers do it?

I've seen many seasoned travellers flying into Mumbai and then taking AC volvo bus service to Pune. It drops you in Pune in almost 3 hours after you come out of airport. this would be faster than even taking a flight. There are many operators.

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Jul 11th, 2009, 19:11	#2
adityabee bee positive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: verona Posts: 102	depends on the price... if you can get an airticket for the same price (and thereby free to Pune), then of course that's the better option, otherwise a train, taxi or bus... there are several airconditioned inter-city express trains taking from just over three hours to upto four hours to get you there.

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JamesW Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 166	I wouldn't bother with a flight from Mumbai to Pune. You have all the hassle of going from the international terminal to the domestic one, and, depending on flights, you may need to collect your luggage and check it back in again. Get a taxi from the international airport.

Jul 12th, 2009, 20:46	#4
ChimpAttack Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey, US Posts: 4	Thanks for the replies guys.

Jul 13th, 2009, 17:02	#5
Epicure Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: India Posts: 196	Another option is US-Frankfurt,Germany by Lufthansa, Frankfurt-Pune again by Lufthansa. FYI.....Frankfurt-Pune Lufthansa flight is all business class

Jul 14th, 2009, 02:35	#6
ChimpAttack Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey, US Posts: 4	Would I then need a German Visa, too?

Jul 14th, 2009, 21:05	#8
dtembe Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1	I went to Pune from Dallas, TX in Feb. 09. I flew from Dallas to Atlanta and then Delta direct to Mumbai. From Mumbai, after clearing customs, I took the private taxi to Pune from the airport. It was around a 3 to 4 hour drive and was better than taking a flight from Mumbai to Pune. I grew up in Pune, but hadn't been back in 20 years, so it was amazing to see the high speed highway linking Mumbai and Pune. The drive was pretty good, with no hassles. I absolutely recommend this over taking a train or flying, after getting to Mumbai. If you search the forums, you will see past posts with links to booking private taxi's online. Regards,