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Katni to Jammu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

1465 kmDistance
29.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16220
Sedan₹19150
SUV₹25060
Innova / MUV₹28040
Tempo Traveller₹32530
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1610
AC Seater₹2640
Non-AC Sleeper₹2340
AC Sleeper₹3370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4150
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1500
Third AC₹2080
Second AC₹2960
First AC₹4130
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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: Katni to Jammu

1465 km · ~31h 58m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katni

    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. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 366

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 516

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 666

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

  7. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 733

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 883

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  10. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1099

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1249

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1399

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

  13. 66 km · 1h 20m 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: Katni to Jammu

1465 km · ~32h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katni

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

  2. Katni → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~733 km

    ~16h 17m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 733)

    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 → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~733 km

    ~16h 17m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  5. 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: Katni to Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

Direct trains

JABALPUR - SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA Express#11449 · Express
07:30 AMKatni
29h 40m212 stops
01:10 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Other options with a change

1 change · 27h 15m in total

Shipra Express#19306 · Express
12:40 PMJukehi
5h 30m30 stops
06:10 PMBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 1h 40m wait

Malwa Express#12919 · Superfast
07:50 PMBina Jn
20h 5m156 stops
03:55 PM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 28h 35m in total

Katni Chirmiri Passenger#51605 · Passenger
04:30 PMKatni
8m1 stops
04:38 PMNew Katni Jn

Change trains at New Katni Jn — about 3h 54m wait

DURG - JAMMU TAWI SF Exp#12549 · Superfast
08:32 PMNew Katni Jn
24h 33m210 stops
09:05 PM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 28h 55m in total

JABALPUR - SOMNATH Exp (via Bina)#11466 · Express
11:00 AMSansarpur
5h 10m35 stops
04:10 PMBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 3h 40m wait

Malwa Express#12919 · Superfast
07:50 PMBina Jn
20h 5m156 stops
03:55 PM+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

Katni to Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Jammu is about 1465 km by road, roughly 29.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1465 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,220 · Sedan ₹19,150 · SUV ₹25,060 · Innova / MUV ₹28,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,530
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,610 · AC Seater ₹2,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,150
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,500 · Third AC ₹2,080 · Second AC ₹2,960 · First AC ₹4,130

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

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