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Katra to Gandhinagar

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

1442 kmDistance
28.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15960
Sedan₹18850
SUV₹24660
Innova / MUV₹27600
Tempo Traveller₹32020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1590
AC Seater₹2600
Non-AC Sleeper₹2310
AC Sleeper₹3320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4090
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Train
Sleeper₹900
Economy₹1470
Third AC₹2050
Second AC₹2910
First AC₹4070
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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 Gandhinagar

1442 km · ~31h 30m · About 29h 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. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 361

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 511

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 661

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

  7. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 721

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 871

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1021

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

  10. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1082

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1232

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

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

  13. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, 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 Gandhinagar

1442 km · ~32h 2m · 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) · ~721 km

    ~16h 1m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 721)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~721 km

    ~16h 1m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  5. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, 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 Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

Direct trains

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
09:36 PMSangar
32h 43m222 stops
06:19 AM+2dKalol Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 34h 50m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
29h 10m191 stops
02:00 AM+2dKeshavganj

Change trains at Keshavganj — about 44m wait

Ashram SF Express#12916 · Superfast
02:44 AMKeshavganj
4h 56m42 stops
07:40 AMAhmedabad Jn

1 change · 35h 30m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
29h 10m185 stops
02:00 AM+2dFalna

Change trains at Falna — about 43m wait

Jaipur - Sabarmati SF Holiday Spl#09724 · Superfast
02:43 AMFalna
5h 37m47 stops
08:20 AMSabarmati Jn

1 change · 35h 55m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
1h 3m4 stops
08:08 PMBajalta

Change trains at Bajalta — about 1h 33m wait

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
09:41 PMBajalta
33h 19m229 stops
07:00 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn

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 Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katra to Gandhinagar is about 1442 km by road, roughly 28.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1442 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,960 · Sedan ₹18,850 · SUV ₹24,660 · Innova / MUV ₹27,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,910 · First AC ₹4,070

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

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