Enhanced Pune-Hubballi Connectivity With New Flight and Train Services
Pune, 2nd February 2024: In a significant move to meet the rising demand for travel between Pune and Hubballi, IndiGo has announced the reinstatement of its direct flight service between the two cities. This decision follows a temporary suspension due to operational reasons.
IndiGo’s direct flight (Flight Number: 6E-7419) from Hubballi to Pune is scheduled to operate four days a week – on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The flight, with a short travel time of 1 hour and 10 minutes, departs from Hubballi Airport at 5:00 PM and arrives at Pune Airport at 6:10 PM. The return flight (Flight Number: 6E-7421) from Pune to Hubballi takes off at 6:30 PM and lands at Hubballi Airport by 7:30 PM, providing seamless connectivity between the two cities.
Simultaneously, Central Railway is set to facilitate travel between Mumbai and Hubballi with four unreserved special trains. Departing from CSMT Mumbai, the first special train (01171) is scheduled on 03.02.2024 at 12:40 PM, arriving in Hubballi at 05:00 AM the next day. The return journey (01172) from Hubballi departs at 21:30 hrs on 04.02.2024, reaching CSMT Mumbai at 4:00 PM the following day.
For passengers opting for the second pair of specials, train 01173 departs from CSMT Mumbai at 13:30 hrs on 03.02.2024, reaching Hubballi at 06:20 AM the next day. The return journey (01174) from Hubballi departs at 20:00 hrs on 04.02.2024, arriving at CSMT Mumbai at 13:35 PM the next day.
These unreserved special trains are well-connected, making halts at major stations, including Dadar, Kalyan, Lonavala, Pune, Daund, Jeur, Kurduwadi, Pandharpur, Sangola, Miraj, Belagavi, Londa, and Dharwar. It’s essential for passengers to note that all these trains will run as unreserved and can be booked through the UTS system with normal charges applicable for superfast mail/express trains.
The reestablishment of the direct flight and the introduction of unreserved special trains mark a significant step in enhancing the connectivity options between Pune and Hubballi. Whether by air or rail, travelers now have more choices, making their journeys more convenient and accessible.
