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How to Reach Srinagar

Due to the delays in completing the Kashmir Railway (Jammu–Baramulla), many people still take a train to Jammu followed by a taxi or bus ride to Srinagar. The journey from Jammu

Overview

Due to the delays in completing the Kashmir Railway (Jammu–Baramulla), many people still take a train to Jammu followed by a taxi or bus ride to Srinagar. The journey from Jammu to Srinagar is costlier in the summers because the capital is being shifted from Jammu to Srinagar, both in buses and taxis. The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport.

Transport Options

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By Air

The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 12 km from Srinagar.

Airport and flights

The airport is heavily patrolled and you may see many soldiers or other armed security detachments. Winter flights can easily be cancelled due to weather conditions.

•The airport is heavily patrolled and you may see many soldiers or other armed security detachments.
•When departing Srinagar by plane, make sure you have a printed copy of your ticket at hand, otherwise you will not be able to enter the airport.

Nearby airports

Straight-line distances from the centre of town.

•Srinagar International Airport (SXR) — about 12 km
•Jammu Airport (IXJ) — about 156 km

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By Train

The nearest railway station is Budgam railway station, about 8 km from central Srinagar.

Nearby railway stations

Straight-line distances from the centre of town.

•Budgam railway station — about 8 km
•Srinagar railway station — about 9 km

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By Road

Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) operates fairly comfortable buses from Jammu costing around ₹350 and do the journey in around 12 hr. 2-day buses run between Srinagar and Leh staying overnight in Kargil.

By bus

•Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) operates fairly comfortable buses from Jammu costing around ₹350 and do the journey in around 12 hr.
•There are also direct buses from Delhi taking almost 24 hours to reach Srinagar.

Practical Tips

•The airport is heavily patrolled and you may see many soldiers or other armed security detachments.
•When departing Srinagar by plane, make sure you have a printed copy of your ticket at hand, otherwise you will not be able to enter the airport.
•Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) operates fairly comfortable buses from Jammu costing around ₹350 and do the journey in around 12 hr.
•There are also direct buses from Delhi taking almost 24 hours to reach Srinagar.