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Delhi to Patnitop

The distance from Delhi to Patnitop is about 663 km by road, roughly 13.5 hours (estimated).

663 kmDistance
13.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7390
Sedan₹8720
SUV₹11420
Innova / MUV₹12800
Tempo Traveller₹14890
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹730
AC Seater₹1190
Non-AC Sleeper₹1060
AC Sleeper₹1520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1910
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Train
Sleeper₹430
Economy₹690
Third AC₹960
Second AC₹1360
First AC₹1890
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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.

Overview

The distance from Delhi to Patnitop is about 663 km by road, roughly 13.5 hours (estimated).

Route Map

By Car: Delhi to Patnitop

663 km · ~13h 56m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Delhi

    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. 182 km · 3h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 332

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 482

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

  5. 182 km · 3h 38m 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: Delhi to Patnitop

663 km · ~14h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Delhi

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

  2. Delhi → Patnitop

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~663 km

    ~14h 44m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910

  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: Delhi to Patnitop

Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Udhampur for Patnitop.

Direct trains

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
15h 20m95 stops
11:40 AM+1dUdhampur
Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

Other options with a change

1 change · 11h 25m in total

Jammu Rajdhani Express#12425 · Rajdhani
08:40 PMNew Delhi
2h 53m37 stops
11:33 PMSambhu

Change trains at Sambhu — about 40m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
12:13 AMSambhu
7h 52m55 stops
08:05 AMUdhampur

1 change · 13h 7m in total

Mumbai Bandra (T.) - Jammu Tawi SF Swaraj Express#12471 · Superfast
04:13 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
6h 41m61 stops
10:54 AMSuchipind

Change trains at Suchipind — about 1h 4m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:58 AMSuchipind
5h 22m35 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

1 change · 13h 15m in total

Pooja express#12413 · Superfast
10:25 PMOld Delhi
8h76 stops
06:25 AM+1dSujanpur

Change trains at Sujanpur — about 59m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
07:24 AMSujanpur
4h 16m16 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

By Car

Approximately 663 km by road from Delhi to Patnitop, roughly 13.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 663 kmDuration: 13.5 hours
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By Train

The nearest railway station to Patnitop is Udhampur railway station, about 23 km from the town centre.

Distance: 663 km

Railhead

Reach Udhampur railway station, then continue by local transport.

  • Udhampur railway station — about 23 km
  • Sawalkote railway station — about 26 km
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Budget Estimate

road

663 km

13.5 hours

Approximately 663 km by road from Delhi to Patnitop, roughly 13.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

663 km

The nearest railway station to Patnitop is Udhampur railway station, about 23 km from the town centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Patnitop from Delhi?

About 663 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Patnitop?

Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 63 km away.

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