We all want a break from our life in a city where our nine to five can leave us drained. But sometimes the worries and cares of your office goals and targets, and not to forget, the situation at home may not want you to travel far away. 

One of the best places that you can choose in such a case is the Andamans, just 2215 kilometers, so much that if you choose the right form of transport, you can arrive within a day. 

You can choose a flight, you can go by train (though you must be prepared to sit in it for more than a day) or a bus. Choose any way, but what matters is that you pack your family and go to the island because if you are on this page, then one thing is sure. Right now what you need is a good holiday!

Fly Directly From Pune

Now, if you are the kind that does not like too many stops on the way, one of the best ways in which you can reach Andamans is to fly from Pune. 

Of course, you will have to shell out the extra bucks but that would be worth it since you won’t have those airports or railway stations to wait in, or buses and ferries to wait for. 

And then, you always have a variety of options with flights so you can choose the one that goes with your convenience to arrive at a suitable price. 

However, again, know that you have no direct flight from Pune to Port Blair, so be prepared to hop in and out of a couple of them. 

You have planes that go from Pune to Kolkata, Pune to Bangalore and Pune to Mumbai. You can then take a plane from these cities to Port Blair.

Now you choose.

Can We Reach Andaman By Train?

Okay, so you are either the kind that does not like flying or you just love traveling in a train. But if you are asking this question, one thing is for sure. You want to travel to the Andamans by train. 

There are no roadways connecting Andaman with any part of the world.

If you are choosing to visit Andaman via train from Pune, you can reach up to Chennai via train and from Chennai, you can choose between ship and flight to reach Andaman. You cannot reach Andaman via train.

You can find many direct trains from Pune to Chennai like Ltt Mas Exp, CSMT MS SF MAIL, smt Chennai Exp, Adi Mas Humsafar and others. It would take 24 to 26 hours to reach Chennai via train.

You can also reach up to Bangalore via train and later take a direct flight to Andaman.

Train from Pune to Chennai

Train from Pune to Bangalore

Train from Pune to Kolkata

Ship Operating To Andaman

If you wish to travel to Andaman by sea, you need to travel to any port region in the Bay of Bengal from where ships sail to Port Blair. The three ports available are Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam.

Ships from Chennai Port to Andaman would take 50 to 60 hours of travel. There are only two to Three ships from Chennai port to Andaman, every month.

Tourists usually do not prefer to travel by sea, unless they are looking for cheaper options to reach Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman. Sailing through the sea from Chennai to Andaman is the cheapest option. The most time efficient  and fastest option to reach Andaman from Chennai is to take the direct flight.

Ships from Chennai to Port Blair

Ships from Kolkata to Port Blair

Reach By Bus to Andaman?

There are no road line connectivity from mainland to Andaman. 

It takes around 25 to 26 hours to reach Chennai from Pune via bus later you can avail a direct flight from Chennai.

The fastest bus from Pune to Chennai  route is operated by Seabird Tourists. 

The first bus that departs from Pune is operated by Ravina Travels.

Buses from Pune to Chennai

It takes about 13 hours to reach Bangalore via bus.

The fastest bus from Pune to this route is operated by SRS Travels.

The first bus that departs from Pune is operated by Ravina Travels at 01:14 and arrives in Bangalore at 16:45.

The last bus that departs from Pune to Bangalore is operated by SRS Travels at 23:30.

Buses from Pune to Bangalore

 It takes about 69 h and 30 min to travel from Pune to Kolkata via bus.

The fastest bus for this route is operated by Gautam Travels. It departs from Pune at 20:15 and arrives in Kolkata at 17:45. This is the only bus that operates from Pune to Kolkata.

Bus from Pune to Kolkata

What Is the Best Month To Visit Andaman?

There is no hard and fast rule as to when you should and should not visit the Andamans, but then, there are certain months of the year when a vacation in the Andamans is more enjoyable than the others.

For instance, someone traveling to the Andamans in the month of October is sure to enjoy a better stay than a family going there somewhere in the months from July to September when the weather’s going to be cloudy with heavy downpours of rains to frequently spoil your fun. 

Moreover the high tidal waves that are so common on the island at this time may prevent you from making full use of the many water sports for which most people come for a holiday in this place. 

If you are busy in October, don’t worry. You have time all through the months till July, and so you can choose the time that is the best for you. 

Perhaps you can celebrate this Christmas in the Andamans for a change, or beat the January blues with a good family holiday? 

Decide but make sure that you go and have your fun in the Andamans sometime these days, before the monsoon arrives with the heavy rains. 

Is Three Days Enough On Andaman?

If you really don’t have the time to spare, perhaps even a day would give you a lot to do, but if you really want to enjoy all that the island wants to offer you, a minimum of five days on the island would be good. 

North Bay Island is hotspot for all the water activities in Andaman Island. Its just an hour away from Port Blair. This Island is preferred by most of the tourists for all kinds of water sports.

How Expensive Is the Andaman Islands?

There are different ways in which one can enjoy a vacation on the island. Some may come here on a budget.

There are some others on the other hand, who look forward to a more luxurious stay, enjoying all the expensive activities on the island. 

Either way, Andamans is for you. However, know that the minimum you will have to spend can begin from at least Rs 8,000 when you come to this island.

And if you want a really good holiday, you must be willing to shell out an amount of at least Rs 17,000. 

Look at it this way. You won’t be spending as much as you would have if you were to have a holiday in the Bahamas, would you?

If you still think this is way out of your budget, here is one thing you can do. Make a trip to the Andamans somewhere in the forbidden months of July to September. 

Your options for fun are limited but at least you get to do Andamans in a way that is a lot cheaper. 

Above are the possible ways and routes in which you can plan your trip to andaman Islands. We would suggest you to take a direct flight which would provide you with plenty of time spend on Island. Choice is Yours.