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Dhenkanal to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhenkanal, Odisha to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

2316 kmDistance
46.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25580
Sedan₹30210
SUV₹39520
Innova / MUV₹44200
Tempo Traveller₹51250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2550
AC Seater₹4170
Non-AC Sleeper₹3710
AC Sleeper₹5330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6530
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Train
Sleeper₹1420
Economy₹2350
Third AC₹3270
Second AC₹4660
First AC₹6510
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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: Dhenkanal to Anantnag

2316 km · ~50h 19m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhenkanal

    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. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

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

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 772

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 922

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1072

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

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1158

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1308

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1458

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

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1544

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1694

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1844

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

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1930

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2080

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2230

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

  19. 86 km · 1h 43m 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: Dhenkanal to Anantnag

2316 km · ~51h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dhenkanal

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

  2. Dhenkanal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km

    ~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 772)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km

    ~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1544)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km

    ~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  7. 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: Dhenkanal to Anantnag

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 20m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
07:45 AMRajthagarh
31h208 stops
02:45 PM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 5m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 51h 55m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
07:45 AMRajthagarh
31h 34m210 stops
03:19 PM+1dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
15h94 stops
11:40 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 57h 35m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
07:45 AMRajthagarh
37h 23m267 stops
09:08 PM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 14h 46m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:54 AMJalandhar Cant
5h 26m36 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.

Transport Options

Dhenkanal to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhenkanal to Anantnag is about 2316 km by road, roughly 46.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2316 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,580 · Sedan ₹30,210 · SUV ₹39,520 · Innova / MUV ₹44,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,550 · AC Seater ₹4,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · AC Sleeper ₹5,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,420 · Economy ₹2,350 · Third AC ₹3,270 · Second AC ₹4,660 · First AC ₹6,510

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

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