Erode to Vaishno Devi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir.
Approx Distance: 3157 km
Approx Duration: 70.2 hrs
Route overview
Erode to Vaishno Devi is about 3157 km by road, roughly 70.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Erode to Vaishno Devi
About 63h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Erode. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 395. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 545. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 695. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 789. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 939. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1089. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1184. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1334. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1484. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1579. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1729. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1879. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1973. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2123. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2273. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2368. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2518. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2668. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2762. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2912. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3062. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Vaishno Devi
By bus: Erode to Vaishno Devi
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Erode. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Erode → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 789). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaishno Devi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1579). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaishno Devi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2368). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaishno Devi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Vaishno Devi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Arrive in Vaishno Devi
By train: Erode to Vaishno Devi
The nearest railway stations are Erode Jn for Erode and S M V D Katra for Vaishno Devi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 58h 40m in total: Kerala Express (12625) 09:25 PM Ingur to 01:40 PM New Delhi, then Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445) 08:50 PM New Delhi to 08:05 AM Udhampur — change at New Delhi (about 7h 10m wait)
- With one change, 62h 15m in total: TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp (16787) 03:05 AM Erode Jn to 08:05 AM Jalandhar Cant, then Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 11:54 AM Jalandhar Cant to 05:20 PM Udhampur — change at Jalandhar Cant (about 3h 49m wait)
- With one change, 62h 25m in total: TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp (16787) 03:05 AM Erode Jn to 01:10 PM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Udhampur Passenger (54653) 04:05 PM Jammu Tawi to 05:30 PM Udhampur — change at Jammu Tawi (about 2h 55m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3157 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,830 · Sedan ₹41,140 · SUV ₹53,820 · Innova / MUV ₹60,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,470 · AC Seater ₹5,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,050 · AC Sleeper ₹7,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,190 · Third AC ₹4,450 · Second AC ₹6,340 · First AC ₹8,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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