Katihar to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
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: Katihar to Jammu
1909 km · ~41h 31m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 382Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 682Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 764Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 914Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1064Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1145Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1295Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1445Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1527Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1677Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1827Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Katihar to Jammu
1909 km · ~42h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~955 km
~21h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720
- Change buses at a major city (around km 955)
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.
- change point 1 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~955 km
~21h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720
- 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: Katihar to Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 35h 12m in total
Change trains at Deoria Sadar — about 40m wait
1 change · 35h 15m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 2h 20m wait
1 change · 36h 20m in total
Change trains at Ram Dayalu Nagar — about 1h 23m 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
Katihar to Jammu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Jammu is about 1909 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1909 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,100 · Sedan ₹24,920 · SUV ₹32,600 · Innova / MUV ₹36,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,300
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,100 · AC Seater ₹3,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,050 · AC Sleeper ₹4,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,700 · Second AC ₹3,850 · First AC ₹5,380
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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