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Chamba to Jammu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

155 kmDistance
3.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1810
Sedan₹2120
SUV₹2790
Innova / MUV₹3150
Tempo Traveller₹3710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹170
AC Seater₹280
Non-AC Sleeper₹250
AC Sleeper₹360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹480
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹190
Third AC₹250
Second AC₹340
First AC₹460
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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: Chamba to Jammu

155 km · ~3h 6m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chamba

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

  2. 155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, 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: Chamba to Jammu

155 km · ~3h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chamba

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

  2. Chamba → Jammu

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~155 km

    ~3h 27m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹480

  3. 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: Chamba to Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 7h 13m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52466 · Passenger
12:22 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 58m5 stops
02:20 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 10m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
04:30 PMPathankot
3h 5m14 stops
07:35 PMJammu Tawi

1 change · 8h in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 45m wait

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
03:40 AMPathankot
2h 35m13 stops
06:15 AMJammu Tawi

1 change · 9h 41m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52474 · Passenger
08:34 PMJawan Wala Shehar
2h 1m5 stops
10:35 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 5m wait

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
03:40 AMPathankot
2h 35m13 stops
06:15 AMJammu Tawi

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

Chamba to Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chamba to Jammu is about 155 km by road, roughly 3.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 155 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,810 · Sedan ₹2,120 · SUV ₹2,790 · Innova / MUV ₹3,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹480
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹340 · First AC ₹460

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

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