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Howrah to Jammu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

2252 kmDistance
45 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24870
Sedan₹29380
SUV₹38430
Innova / MUV₹42990
Tempo Traveller₹49840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2480
AC Seater₹4050
Non-AC Sleeper₹3600
AC Sleeper₹5180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6360
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Train
Sleeper₹1380
Economy₹2280
Third AC₹3180
Second AC₹4530
First AC₹6340
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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: Howrah to Jammu

2252 km · ~49h 2m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

    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. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 375

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 525

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 675

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

  7. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 751

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 901

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1051

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

  10. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1126

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1276

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1426

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

  13. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1501

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1651

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1801

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

  16. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1877

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2027

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2177

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

  19. 75 km · 1h 30m 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: Howrah to Jammu

2252 km · ~50h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Howrah

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

  2. Howrah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~751 km

    ~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 751)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~751 km

    ~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1501)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~751 km

    ~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150

  7. 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: Howrah to Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

Direct trains

Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express#13151 · Express
11:45 AMKolkata Chitpur
44h 45m298 stops
08:30 AM+2dJammu Tawi
Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
11:55 PMHowrah Jn
36h 25m305 stops
12:20 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Other options with a change

1 change · 34h 35m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
06:40 PMKolkata Sealdah
16h 15m213 stops
10:55 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 37m wait

Shalimar Express#14645 · Express
04:32 PMGhaziabad
12h 43m85 stops
05:15 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 35h in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
06:40 PMKolkata Sealdah
16h 20m220 stops
11:00 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 40m wait

Jammu Rajdhani Express#12425 · Rajdhani
08:40 PMNew Delhi
9h87 stops
05:40 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 35h 30m in total

Kalka Mail#12311 · Superfast
07:40 PMHowrah Jn
26h 2m217 stops
09:42 PM+1dNaya Azadpur

Change trains at Naya Azadpur — about 42m wait

Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jammu Tawi Duronto Express#12265 · Duronto
10:24 PMNaya Azadpur
8h 46m83 stops
07:10 AM+1dJammu 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

Howrah to Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Howrah to Jammu is about 2252 km by road, roughly 45 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2252 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,870 · Sedan ₹29,380 · SUV ₹38,430 · Innova / MUV ₹42,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,480 · AC Seater ₹4,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,600 · AC Sleeper ₹5,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,360
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,280 · Third AC ₹3,180 · Second AC ₹4,530 · First AC ₹6,340

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

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