Katra to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Edathua, Kerala.
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: Katra to Edathua
3421 km · ~73h 45m · About 68h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
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.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 428Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 578Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 728Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 855Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1005Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1155Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1283Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1433Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1583Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1711Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1861Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2011Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2138Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2288Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2438Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2566Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2866Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2993Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3143Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3293Look 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: Katra to Edathua
3421 km · ~76h · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Katra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 855)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1711)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2566)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, 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: Katra to Edathua
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 64h 10m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 19m wait
1 change · 64h 58m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 20m wait
1 change · 65h 25m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 25m 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
Katra to Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Edathua is about 3421 km by road, roughly 68.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3421 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹37,730 · Sedan ₹44,570 · SUV ₹58,310 · Innova / MUV ₹65,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹75,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,760 · AC Seater ₹6,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,470 · AC Sleeper ₹7,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,080 · Economy ₹3,450 · Third AC ₹4,820 · Second AC ₹6,870 · First AC ₹9,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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