Jammu to Keylong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir to Keylong, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Jammu to Keylong
266 km · ~5h 39m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Jammu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KhajjiarAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Jammu to Keylong
266 km · ~5h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jammu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jammu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jammu → Keylong
AC Seater / Volvo · ~266 km
~5h 55m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹790
Usual tea / meal halts: Khajjiar (~170 km)
- Arrive in Keylong
Keylong, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Jammu to Keylong
Nearest railway stations: Jammu Tawi for Jammu, Baijnath Paprola (about 69 km away) for Keylong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 13h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 14h 50m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 25m wait
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
Jammu to Keylong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jammu to Keylong is about 266 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Chamba.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 266 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,030 · Sedan ₹3,560 · SUV ₹4,670 · Innova / MUV ₹5,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,150
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹790
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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