Ara to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Jammu, 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 Jammu
1612 km · ~34h 54m · About 32h 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.
103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 806Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 956Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1106Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1209Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1359Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1509Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Jammu
1612 km · ~35h 50m · 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) · ~806 km
~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- Change buses at a major city (around km 806)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km
~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- Arrive in Jammu
Jammu, 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 Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 27h 23m in total
Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 27h 48m in total
Change trains at Balamu Jn — about 1h 52m wait
1 change · 27h 48m in total
Change trains at Shahjehanpur — about 2h 5m 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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Jammu is about 1612 km by road, roughly 32.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1612 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,830 · Sedan ₹21,060 · SUV ₹27,550 · Innova / MUV ₹30,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,760
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,770 · AC Seater ₹2,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,640 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,250 · First AC ₹4,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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