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Jammu to Mannarkkad

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir to Mannarkkad, Kerala.

3149 kmDistance
63 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34740
Sedan₹41040
SUV₹53680
Innova / MUV₹60030
Tempo Traveller₹69580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3460
AC Seater₹5670
Non-AC Sleeper₹5040
AC Sleeper₹7240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8870
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Train
Sleeper₹1920
Economy₹3180
Third AC₹4440
Second AC₹6330
First AC₹8850
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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: Jammu to Mannarkkad

3149 km · ~67h 39m · About 63h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jammu

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

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

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 900

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1050

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1200

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

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1350

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1500

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1650

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

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1799

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1949

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2099

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

  16. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2249

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2399

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2549

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

  19. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2699

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2849

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2999

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

  22. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mannarkkad

    Mannarkkad, Kerala

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 Mannarkkad

3149 km · ~69h 56m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Jammu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 787)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1575)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2362)

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

  8. change point 3 → Mannarkkad

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  9. Arrive in Mannarkkad

    Mannarkkad, Kerala

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 Mannarkkad

Nearest railway stations: Jammu Tawi for Jammu, Parli for Mannarkkad.

Direct trains

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
11:45 PMJammu Tawi
59h 38m421 stops
11:23 AM+3dParli
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
11:45 PMJammu Tawi
59h 41m421 stops
11:26 AM+3dParli

Other options with a change

1 change · 56h 58m in total

Jhelum Express#11078 · Express
09:45 PMJammu Tawi
15h 13m108 stops
12:58 PM+1dBaad

Change trains at Baad — about 45m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
01:43 PMBaad
41h308 stops
06:43 AM+2dParli

1 change · 58h 41m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
08:02 PMSangar
10h 8m89 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 20m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
43h 13m329 stops
06:43 AM+2dParli

1 change · 58h 58m in total

Jammu Rajdhani Express#12426 · Rajdhani
07:45 PMJammu Tawi
9h 15m87 stops
05:00 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 30m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
43h 13m329 stops
06:43 AM+2dParli

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 Mannarkkad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jammu to Mannarkkad is about 3149 km by road, roughly 63 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3149 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,740 · Sedan ₹41,040 · SUV ₹53,680 · Innova / MUV ₹60,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,460 · AC Seater ₹5,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,040 · AC Sleeper ₹7,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,180 · Third AC ₹4,440 · Second AC ₹6,330 · First AC ₹8,850

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

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