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Ayodhya to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

1334 kmDistance
26.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14770
Sedan₹17440
SUV₹22830
Innova / MUV₹25550
Tempo Traveller₹29650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1470
AC Seater₹2400
Non-AC Sleeper₹2130
AC Sleeper₹3070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3790
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Train
Sleeper₹830
Economy₹1360
Third AC₹1900
Second AC₹2700
First AC₹3770
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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: Ayodhya to Anantnag

1334 km · ~28h 41m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ayodhya

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 889

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1039

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1189

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, 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: Ayodhya to Anantnag

1334 km · ~29h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ayodhya

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

  2. Ayodhya → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 667)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  5. 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: Ayodhya to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 34m in total

Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express#13151 · Express
05:31 AMUlna Bhari
17h 29m111 stops
11:00 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 58m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
11:58 PMAmbala Cant Jn
8h 7m57 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 30h 1m in total

Jallianwalabagh Express#18103 · Express
11:19 AMUlna Bhari
17h 46m132 stops
05:05 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:54 AMJalandhar Cant
5h 26m36 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

1 change · 30h 9m in total

Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express#13151 · Express
05:31 AMUlna Bhari
17h 29m111 stops
11:00 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 40m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
12:40 AMAmbala Cant Jn
11h61 stops
11:40 AMUdhampur

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

Ayodhya to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Anantnag is about 1334 km by road, roughly 26.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1334 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,770 · Sedan ₹17,440 · SUV ₹22,830 · Innova / MUV ₹25,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,130 · AC Sleeper ₹3,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,790
  • Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,360 · Third AC ₹1,900 · Second AC ₹2,700 · First AC ₹3,770

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

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