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City in Maharashtra, India
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Pune (Marathi: पुणे Puṇe), formerly Poona, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Often considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is known for its educational tourism and has a blend of cultural, business, health, and cuisine tourism background. The city also houses fantastic restaurants, good museums, and hill forts which offer panoramic views.
Central Pune is the heart of the metropolis.
North Pune is the northern part of the metropolis, including the satellite city of Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC). The area is known for its automotive, IT and manufacturing industries.
East Pune is the eastern part of the metropolis.
South Pune is the gateway to the historic Western Ghats (Sahyadri). Centred around the bustling Sinhagad Road and areas like Vadgaon Budruk and Ambegaon, this region offers a more relaxed, suburban atmosphere compared to the city centre.
West Pune is the western part of the metropolis.
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By plane
By train
Pune has many connections to other Indian cities by train. Check train availability on the Indian Rail website before you go, as train timings are subject to change.
By car
Pune is served by three national highways (NH) and an expressway.
By bus
Tourists travelling between Pune and Mumbai are advised to travel by the state government-run buses (MSRTC "Shivneri" bus; online reservations available) wherever possible.
By taxi
Shared cabs operate on a route from Pune City Station to Dadar, Mumbai.
By bus
City buses in Pune are run by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). PMPML has a fleet of CNG and AC electric buses, and almost all parts of the city are connected by these buses.
By metro
Pune Metro is the metro system serving the city. As of February 2026, it has two lines:
By car
Though there is a lot of traffic in Pune, you can't compare it to Bengaluru or Kolkata.
By taxi
Several radio taxi companies operate in Pune. Uber and Ola are easily available throughout the city.
By two-wheeler
This city was once known as the city of bicycles, but now it has turned into the city of motorcycles. There are ten times as many two-wheelers as there are cars.
By train
The Pune Suburban Railway consists of Pune–Lonavala and Pune–Daund–Baramati lines.
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