Ara to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Ara to Anantnag
1680 km · ~36h 16m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 420Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 720Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 840Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 990Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1140Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1260Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1410Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1560Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AnantnagAnantnag, 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: Ara to Anantnag
1680 km · ~37h 20m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km
~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 840)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~840 km
~18h 40m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, 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: Ara to Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 30h 33m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 3h 24m wait
1 change · 30h 43m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 45m wait
1 change · 33h 18m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 34m wait
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.
Transport Options
Ara to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Anantnag is about 1680 km by road, roughly 33.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1680 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,580 · Sedan ₹21,940 · SUV ₹28,710 · Innova / MUV ₹32,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,850 · AC Seater ₹3,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,690 · AC Sleeper ₹3,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,710 · Third AC ₹2,380 · Second AC ₹3,390 · First AC ₹4,730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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