How To Reach Mayabunder

How to Reach Mayabunder, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Mayabunder is located in the northern part of the Andaman islands. It doesn't have its own airport or railway station. The nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, and since the islands are in the middle of the Bay of Bengal, they do not have a rail network. Here's how you can reach Mayabunder:

Traveling by train is not possible directly to Mayabunder as there are no railway lines in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The first step is to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair by flight. From Port Blair, you can take a government-operated boat or a private cruise to Mayabunder. Alternatively, road transportation is available from Port Blair.

After reaching Port Blair, you can hire a cab or take a bus to reach Mayabunder. The distance is roughly 242 km by road and can take about 6 to 8 hours depending on the mode of transport and road conditions.

Nearest Airport and Railway Station Names

Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

None (The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are not connected by rail)

Reaching Mayabunder from India's Top 10 Cities

For all cities, the primary mode to reach the Andaman Islands is by air to Port Blair followed by a road or sea journey to Mayabunder. Below are the suggested routes and stopovers, if any, when traveling by road after reaching Port Blair.

1. Mumbai:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 2,490 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
2. Delhi:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 2,445 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
3. Kolkata:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 1,300 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
4. Bangalore:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 1,740 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
5. Chennai:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 1,190 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
6. Hyderabad:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 1,660 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
7. Ahmedabad:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 2,860 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
8. Pune:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 2,300 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
9. Surat:
   • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 2,680 km
   • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.
10. Jaipur:
    • Flight to Port Blair: Approximately 2,360 km
    • Road/Sea from Port Blair to Mayabunder.

Note: Since there are no direct flights, road journeys, or train services to Mayabunder, you will need to go through Port Blair and then proceed via inter-island connectivity options. The stopovers are mainly in Port Blair for connecting flights or overnight stays before sea/road travel to Mayabunder. The distances and routes are subject to change based on airline schedules and route changes.