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Batala to Patnitop

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

185 kmDistance
3.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹7,105
Ertiga₹9,047
Innova₹9,436
Innova Crysta₹11,628
Tempo Traveller (12)₹16,040

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹200
AC Seater₹330
Non-AC Sleeper₹300
AC Sleeper₹430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹570
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹220
Third AC₹290
Second AC₹400
First AC₹550
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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: Batala to Patnitop

185 km · ~3h 42m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Batala

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

  2. 185 km · 3h 42m 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: Batala to Patnitop

185 km · ~4h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Batala

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

  2. Batala → Patnitop

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~185 km

    ~4h 7m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹570

  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: Batala to Patnitop

Nearest railway stations: Batala Junction for Batala, Udhampur for Patnitop.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 6h 30m in total

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
01:35 AMKathunangal
1h 40m12 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 · 7h 43m in total

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:37 AMKathunangal
1h 57m12 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 · 8h 34m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
08:46 AMKathunangal
1h 57m12 stops
10:43 AMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 2h 54m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
01:37 PMBharoli Junction
3h 43m17 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.

Batala to Patnitop: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Batala to Patnitop is about 185 km by road, roughly 3.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 185 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,105 · Ertiga ₹9,047 · Innova ₹9,436 · Innova Crysta ₹11,628 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹16,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹300 · AC Sleeper ₹430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹400 · First AC ₹550

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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Sanasar Meadows

Enjoy the tranquility of the meadow, pine forest and views of snow capped mountains

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Suggested Patnitop Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Patnitop

  • Travel from Batala to Patnitop (about 3.7 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Baglihar Dam

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Sanasar Meadows
  • Head back to Batala
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