Pune to Udaipur

Approximate Travel Time:
Approximate Taxi fare: INR 7500
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The road journey passes through major cities like Mumbai, Surat and Vadodra. We suggest you plan your trip and take a day each to visit around Mumbai and Vadodra. 

Route 1 - Via NH 48
Distance:  800 Kms
Time: 15 Hours

Sights on the way - Shaniwar Wada (Pune) , Aga Khan Palace (Pune) , Sinhagad Fort (Pune),  Gateway Of India (Mumbai), Elephanta Caves (Mumbai), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai), Haji Ali Dargah (Mumbai), Dumas Beach (Surat), Gopi Talav (Surat), Lakshmi Vilas Palace (Vadodra), Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery (Vadodra), Sayaji Baug (Vadodra), Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum (Vadodra), City Palace (Udaipur), Lake Pichola (Udaipur), Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Udaipur), Jagmandir (Udaipur).

Eating options - Barbeque Nation (Pune), The Northern Frontier (Pune), Eighty Eight (Pune), Queensline SeaYAH (Mumbai), Sea Lounge (Mumbai), The Dumas Cafe (Surat), Darbar Hall, Lukshmi Vilas Palace (Vadodra), Gurudev Restaurant (Vadodra), The Sunset Terrace, Fateh Prakash Palace (Udaipur), Palki Khana (Udaipur). 

Route 2 - Via NH 48 and NH 27
Distance:  1000 Kms
Time: 17 Hours 30 Minutes 

Sights on the way - Shaniwar Wada (Pune) , Aga Khan Palace (Pune) , Sinhagad Fort (Pune),  Gateway Of India (Mumbai), Elephanta Caves (Mumbai), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai), Haji Ali Dargah (Mumbai), Dumas Beach (Surat), Gopi Talav (Surat), Lakshmi Vilas Palace (Vadodra), Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery (Vadodra), Sayaji Baug (Vadodra), Somnath Mahadev Temple (Mehsana), Shri Pataleshwar Mahadev Mandir (Palanpur), Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum (Vadodra), City Palace (Udaipur), Lake Pichola (Udaipur), Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Udaipur), Jagmandir (Udaipur).

Eating options -  Barbeque Nation (Pune), The Northern Frontier (Pune), Eighty Eight (Pune), Queensline SeaYAH (Mumbai), Sea Lounge (Mumbai), The Dumas Cafe (Surat), Darbar Hall, Lukshmi Vilas Palace (Vadodra), Gurudev Restaurant (Vadodra),  Shiv Restaurant (Mehsana), The Sunset Terrace, Fateh Prakash Palace (Udaipur), Palki Khana (Udaipur). 

Travelling by bus is cheaper than booking a taxi. However a bus will not stop frequently. The buses are always on time and the road journey is quite smooth. Some road stretches might be uncomfortable. 

Route Operator -  Redbus

Starting Point: Pune
Terminating Point: Udaipur
Travel time: 19 Hours 15 Minutes
Distance : 850 Kms
Frequency: Four times a day.
Ticket cost: INR 700

The cheapest of all options is to travel by train to Udaipur from Pune. The train journey is also much more comfortable than bus and takes almost the same time. 

Travel time: 20 Hours 35 minutes
Distance : 1088 Kms
Frequency: Thrice a week
Ticket cost: INR 450

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.