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Amritsar to Patnitop

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Amritsar, Punjab to Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir.

218 kmDistance
4.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹240
AC Seater₹390
Non-AC Sleeper₹350
AC Sleeper₹500
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹660
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Train
Sleeper₹160
Economy₹250
Third AC₹340
Second AC₹470
First AC₹640
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Amritsar to Patnitop

218 km · ~4h 42m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Amritsar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Samba

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Patnitop

    Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Amritsar to Patnitop

218 km · ~4h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Amritsar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Amritsar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Amritsar → Patnitop

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~218 km

    ~4h 51m|Tentative fare ₹240–₹660

  3. Arrive in Patnitop

    Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Amritsar to Patnitop

Nearest railway stations: Amritsar Jn for Amritsar, Udhampur for Patnitop.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 7h 44m in total

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
12:21 AMTangra
2h 54m17 stops
03:15 AMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 18m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
04:33 AMBharoli Junction
3h 32m17 stops
08:05 AMUdhampur

1 change · 8h 5m in total

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 19m14 stops
11:34 AMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 2h 3m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
01:37 PMBharoli Junction
3h 43m17 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

1 change · 9h 58m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express
07:22 AMTangra
3h 57m20 stops
11:19 AMSujanpur

Change trains at Sujanpur — about 2h 23m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
01:42 PMSujanpur
3h 38m16 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Amritsar to Patnitop: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Amritsar to Patnitop is about 218 km by road, roughly 4.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 218 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹240 · AC Seater ₹390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹350 · AC Sleeper ₹500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹660
  • Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹250 · Third AC ₹340 · Second AC ₹470 · First AC ₹640

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Climb "Billo ki Powri"

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Suggested Patnitop Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Patnitop

  • Travel from Amritsar to Patnitop (about 4.4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Baglihar Dam

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Sanasar Meadows
  • Head back to Amritsar
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