Karachi to Pune overland: route, cost and stops
Karachi to Pune, overland all the way, across 2 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 5 stops, 5 legs, 16h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi → Jamnagar | Night train | 7.3h | €30–€65 |
| Jamnagar → Ahmedabad | Fast train | 2.3h | €5–€15 |
| Ahmedabad → Vadodara | Rail | 1.7h | €4–€4 |
| Vadodara → Mumbai | Fast train | 3h | €5–€15 |
| Mumbai → Pune | Rail | 1.9h | €4–€5 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €48 | €61 | €104 |
| Beds | €73 | €86 | €110 |
| Daily spending | €198 | €247 | €333 |
| Total per person | €385 | €467 | €631 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Karachi, Pakistan
Beds near the centre:
Dow Medical College Boys Hostel, Ranchore La · hostelDUHS Girls' Hostel · hostelServices Mess Navy · guest house
Ahmedabad, India
Beds near the centre:
Atithi Hostel · hostelBismillah Boarding Guesthouse · guest houseDodhia Haveli · hotel
Vadodara, India
Beds near the centre:
MSUniversity · guest houseMine · hotelSri Krishna · hotel
Mumbai, India
Worth the time: Gateway of India, Elephanta, Colaba
Eating: Vada pav €0.40
Beds near the centre:
Hotel Aviva · hostelBlossom Dormitory · hostelTakshashila · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
China Bistro · marketMaggi Point · marketSahara · regional
Pune, India
Beds near the centre:
विद्याभवन वसतिगृह · hostelTilak ayurveda hostel · hostelNational · guest house
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulhasnagar, India | after Vadodara | +45m | +€28 |
| Udaipur, India | after Ahmedabad | +4.7h | +€31 |
| Indore, India | after Ahmedabad | +4.8h | +€39 |
| Ujjain, India | after Ahmedabad | +4.9h | +€39 |
Common questions
How long does the Karachi to Pune trip take?
Moving time is about 16h spread over 5 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 5 stops, the whole corridor works as a 12-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €467 per person for 12 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €61 of transport, €86 of beds and €247 of daily spending. The realistic range is €385 to €631 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 16h of travel and €467 in total — €-0 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
Pakistan, India — 2 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Night train, Fast train, Rail. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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