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Karur to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

3315 kmDistance
66.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹36570
Sedan₹43200
SUV₹56510
Innova / MUV₹63190
Tempo Traveller₹73230
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3650
AC Seater₹5970
Non-AC Sleeper₹5300
AC Sleeper₹7620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9330
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Train
Sleeper₹2020
Economy₹3350
Third AC₹4670
Second AC₹6660
First AC₹9310
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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: Karur to Anantnag

3315 km · ~71h 38m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karur

    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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 829

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 979

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1129

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1243

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1393

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1543

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

  13. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1658

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1808

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1958

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

  16. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2072

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2222

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2372

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

  19. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2486

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2636

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2786

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

  22. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2901

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3051

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3201

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

  25. 114 km · 2h 17m 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: Karur to Anantnag

3315 km · ~73h 40m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karur

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

  2. Karur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~829 km

    ~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 829)

    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) · ~829 km

    ~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1658)

    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 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~829 km

    ~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2486)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~829 km

    ~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  9. 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: Karur to Anantnag

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 65h 45m in total

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
11:35 PMMahadanapuram
56h 30m429 stops
08:05 AM+3dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 3h 49m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:54 AMJalandhar Cant
5h 26m36 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

1 change · 65h 55m in total

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
11:35 PMMahadanapuram
61h 35m469 stops
01:10 PM+3dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 55m wait

Jammu Udhampur Passenger#54653 · Passenger
04:05 PMJammu Tawi
1h 25m5 stops
05:30 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

Karur to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karur to Anantnag is about 3315 km by road, roughly 66.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3315 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,570 · Sedan ₹43,200 · SUV ₹56,510 · Innova / MUV ₹63,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹73,230
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,650 · AC Seater ₹5,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,300 · AC Sleeper ₹7,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,020 · Economy ₹3,350 · Third AC ₹4,670 · Second AC ₹6,660 · First AC ₹9,310

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

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