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Katra to Bhavnagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

1661 kmDistance
33.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18370
Sedan₹21690
SUV₹28390
Innova / MUV₹31760
Tempo Traveller₹36840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1830
AC Seater₹2990
Non-AC Sleeper₹2660
AC Sleeper₹3820
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4700
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Train
Sleeper₹1030
Economy₹1690
Third AC₹2360
Second AC₹3350
First AC₹4680
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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: Katra to Bhavnagar

1661 km · ~35h 53m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katra

    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. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 415

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 565

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 715

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

  7. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 831

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 981

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1131

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

  10. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1246

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1396

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1546

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

  13. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhavnagar

    Bhavnagar, Gujarat

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: Katra to Bhavnagar

1661 km · ~36h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katra

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

  2. Katra → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km

    ~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 831)

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

  4. change point 1 → Bhavnagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km

    ~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380

  5. Arrive in Bhavnagar

    Bhavnagar, Gujarat

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Katra to Bhavnagar

Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Bhavnagar Terminus for Bhavnagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 44h 35m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
34h 1m231 stops
06:51 AM+2dSabarmati Jn

Change trains at Sabarmati Jn — about 2h 55m wait

Surat Bhavnagar Express Slip Slip#19025-Slip · Express
09:46 AMSabarmati Jn
7h 39m33 stops
05:25 PMBhavnagar Terminus

1 change · 47h 55m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
34h 1m231 stops
06:51 AM+2dSabarmati Jn

Change trains at Sabarmati Jn — about 8h 20m wait

Kakinada Town- Bhavnagar Express#17204 · Express
03:11 PMSabarmati Jn
5h 34m33 stops
08:45 PMBhavnagar Terminus

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

Katra to Bhavnagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katra to Bhavnagar is about 1661 km by road, roughly 33.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1661 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,370 · Sedan ₹21,690 · SUV ₹28,390 · Innova / MUV ₹31,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹2,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,350 · First AC ₹4,680

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

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