Route and distance
A direct route costs less than one needing a vehicle change, a transit halt or a connecting flight. Longer distances raise fuel, handler and service time.
45 routes priced - no hidden charges
What it actually costs to move a pet by road, train or air, route by route. These are our real published ranges, not estimates, so you can plan before you call.
Prices are per pet and include handling and coordination. Crates and premium add ons are quoted separately and always shown before you confirm.
Short answer first
Answer
Domestic pet relocation in India costs about ₹3,000 to ₹60,000 for one pet. Short regional road moves such as Mumbai to Pune start at ₹3k to ₹6k. Long cross country routes by air reach ₹60,000.
As a rule, road is cheapest under about 1,000 km, train is cheapest on long routes, and air costs the most but saves days. The table below gives the real range for 45 routes we run regularly.
Three things move the number most: the distance, your pet's weight with the crate, and how flexible your travel date is. A flexible date alone can save 15 to 30 percent.
Route price list
Every route below is priced from our own booking records, cheapest first. Blank modes depend on live airline or railway availability for your date.
Swipe the table sideways to see all three modes.
| Route | Distance | By road | By train | By air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai to Pune | 150 km | ₹3k to ₹6k | On request | On request |
| Bangalore to Chennai | 350 km | ₹6k to ₹9k | On request | On request |
| Bangalore to Hyderabad | 570 km | ₹8k to ₹12k | ₹9k to ₹15k | On request |
| Goa to Pune | 450 km | ₹14k to ₹18k | ₹9k to ₹15k | On request |
| Hyderabad to Pune | 560 km | ₹10k to ₹15k | ₹9k to ₹15k | On request |
| Goa to Mumbai | 590 km | ₹14k to ₹18k | ₹9k to ₹15k | On request |
| Chennai to Hyderabad | 630 km | ₹10k to ₹15k | ₹9k to ₹15k | On request |
| Chennai to Kerala | 690 km | ₹9k to ₹14k | ₹12k to ₹18k | On request |
| Hyderabad to Mumbai | 710 km | ₹10k to ₹15k | ₹9k to ₹15k | On request |
| Bangalore to Kerala | 550 km | ₹10k to ₹13k | ₹10k to ₹15k | On request |
| Bangalore to Goa | 560 km | ₹10k to ₹15k | ₹10k to ₹16k | On request |
| Goa to Hyderabad | 700 km | ₹12k to ₹17k | ₹13k to ₹20k | On request |
| Bangalore to Pune | 840 km | ₹12k to ₹15k | ₹12k to ₹18k | On request |
| Goa to Kerala | 900 km | ₹12k to ₹16k | ₹14k to ₹22k | On request |
| Bangalore to Mumbai | 980 km | ₹12k to ₹15k | ₹12k to ₹20k | On request |
| Guwahati to Kolkata | 1,000 km | On request | ₹12k to ₹20k | On request |
| Chennai to Goa | 900 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹13k to ₹16k | On request |
| Chennai to Pune | 1,150 km | ₹15k to ₹20k | ₹13k to ₹16k | On request |
| Kerala to Pune | 1,250 km | ₹15k to ₹20k | ₹13k to ₹25k | On request |
| Chennai to Mumbai | 1,330 km | ₹15k to ₹20k | ₹13k to ₹16k | On request |
| Kerala to Mumbai | 1,380 km | ₹15k to ₹20k | ₹13k to ₹25k | On request |
| Delhi to Mumbai | 1,400 km | ₹14k to ₹20k | ₹13k to ₹24k | ₹17k to ₹42k |
| Delhi to Pune | 1,420 km | ₹14k to ₹20k | ₹13k to ₹24k | ₹17k to ₹42k |
| Delhi to Kolkata | 1,500 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹14k to ₹25k | ₹17k to ₹48k |
| Delhi to Hyderabad | 1,580 km | ₹14k to ₹20k | ₹15k to ₹26k | ₹17k to ₹45k |
| Delhi to Guwahati | 1,850 km | ₹20k to ₹30k | ₹14k to ₹25k | ₹17k to ₹48k |
| Hyderabad to Kerala | 1,200 km | ₹15k to ₹20k | ₹15k to ₹25k | ₹17k to ₹45k |
| Hyderabad to Kolkata | 1,200 km | ₹17k to ₹26k | ₹15k to ₹24k | ₹17k to ₹45k |
| Chennai to Kolkata | 1,660 km | ₹20k to ₹30k | ₹15k to ₹25k | ₹17k to ₹48k |
| Delhi to Goa | 1,870 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹15k to ₹27k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Bangalore to Delhi | 2,150 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹15k to ₹27k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Guwahati to Pune | - | ₹30k to ₹45k | ₹16k to ₹28k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Bangalore to Kolkata | 1,870 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹16k to ₹27k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Kolkata to Pune | 1,870 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹16k to ₹27k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Kolkata to Mumbai | 1,960 km | ₹20k to ₹25k | ₹16k to ₹27k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Guwahati to Mumbai | 2,700 km | ₹30k to ₹45k | ₹16k to ₹28k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Chennai to Delhi | 2,200 km | ₹25k to ₹35k | ₹17k to ₹30k | ₹22k to ₹60k |
| Guwahati to Hyderabad | 2,300 km | ₹25k to ₹35k | ₹17k to ₹30k | ₹20k to ₹55k |
| Delhi to Kerala | 2,600 km | ₹25k to ₹35k | ₹17k to ₹32k | ₹22k to ₹60k |
| Chennai to Guwahati | 2,900 km | ₹30k to ₹45k | ₹17k to ₹32k | On request |
| Bangalore to Guwahati | 3,000 km | ₹30k to ₹45k | ₹17k to ₹30k | On request |
| Goa to Guwahati | - | On request | On request | On request |
| Goa to Kolkata | - | On request | On request | On request |
| Guwahati to Kerala | - | On request | On request | On request |
| Kerala to Kolkata | - | On request | On request | On request |
Ranges are per pet and cover handling and coordination. Routes not listed are quoted the same way, so ask us for any pair. Linked routes have a full guide with journey times.
By travel mode
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| Mode | Typical cost | Suits | Priced on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | ₹3,000 to ₹45,000 | Up to about 1,000 km | Distance, vehicle size and handler time | Door to door. No crate limit and no cargo hold. |
| Train | ₹9,000 to ₹32,000 | 500 km to 2,500 km | Railway luggage-rate freight plus handling | Cheapest way to cover a long distance safely. |
| Air | ₹17,000 to ₹60,000 | Above 1,500 km | Airline cargo rate by weight, plus crate and handling | Fastest, but adds ground handling at both ends. |
Pricing factors
These four decide most of the quote.
A direct route costs less than one needing a vehicle change, a transit halt or a connecting flight. Longer distances raise fuel, handler and service time.
Cabin travel costs more than cargo because of premium handling. A first AC coupe costs more than dog box travel but is far more comfortable. Road pricing depends on vehicle size.
Airlines and the railway parcel office both price on weight. A 35 kg Labrador costs more than a 4 kg cat on the same route, and needs a larger crate.
Standard covers safe, reliable travel. Premium adds options such as an extra handler, upgraded transport, documentation support and customised feeding.
Two bonded pets can often share a crate or coupe, which costs far less than two bookings. Pets needing separate handling need an extra handler.
If you already own an IATA compliant crate or a suitable basket, that cost drops out of the quote. If we supply it, it is charged separately.
Leash, harness, absorbent mats, packaged food, bedding and toys. Pet parents are encouraged to provide these. If we arrange them, charges may apply.
In May, June and late December, ticket availability, ticket pricing and handler availability all tighten, which can raise the total.
Ways to save
Give us a tentative pickup date and we align it with a handler already finishing a job in a nearby city. Same service, same care, materially lower cost. This is the single biggest saving available.
If you book a first AC coupe or cabin and travel with your pet, no handler needs to accompany the journey. We still handle documentation, ticket booking and boarding, at a much lower total.
Moving more than one pet, or moving regularly for work? Tell us on the call. Multiple pets and repeat clients are priced differently.
Tell us the two cities, your pet's breed and weight, and a rough date. You get a firm figure on the same call, with no form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Domestic pet relocation costs roughly ₹3,000 to ₹60,000 for one pet. The cheapest published route we run is Mumbai to Pune at ₹3k to ₹6k, and the longest cross country routes reach ₹60,000 by air.
The number moves with distance, travel mode, your pet's weight, the crate and the travel date. The table above shows real ranges for 45 routes.
Airlines price live animal cargo by chargeable weight, which combines your pet's weight with the crate. An IATA compliant crate is mandatory and adds cost, and ground handling at both airports adds handler time.
The railway charges luggage-rate freight on a fixed notional weight rather than your pet's actual weight, which is why train stays cheaper on long routes.
Yes, in two situations. If you travel with your pet yourself in a first AC coupe or cabin and no handler is needed, we provide documentation, ticket booking and boarding support for about ₹5,000 to ₹7,000.
If your travel date is flexible, we align your move with a handler already finishing a job near your route. That saves 15 to 30 percent without changing the service.
They are usually the same service under a different name. Where a "pet courier" is genuinely cheaper, it normally means the pet travels as unaccompanied cargo or luggage with nobody assigned to them.
Our pricing always includes a named handler with your pet for the journey. That is the main difference worth understanding before comparing two quotes.
No. The quote covers the travel mode, handling and coordination. Crates, extra handlers and premium add ons are quoted separately and shown to you before you confirm.
If something genuinely changes, such as a crate upgrade or a peak season date shift, we tell you before it is added.
It costs less than booking each pet separately. Two bonded cats or two small dogs from the same home can often share a crate on road and train journeys. Airlines set their own limits for air travel, which we check before booking.
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