Katra to Mannadi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Mannadi, 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 Mannadi
3464 km · ~74h 37m · About 69h 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.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 433Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 583Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 866Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1016Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1166Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1299Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1449Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1732Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1882Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2032Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2165Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2315Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2465Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2598Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2748Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2898Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 3031Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3331Look 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 Mannadi
3464 km · ~77h · 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) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 866)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mannadi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1732)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mannadi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2598)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mannadi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Mannadi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Arrive in Mannadi
Mannadi, 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 Mannadi
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Sasthankotta for Mannadi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 64h 53m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 19m wait
1 change · 65h 43m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 20m wait
1 change · 66h 1m 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 Mannadi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Mannadi is about 3464 km by road, roughly 69.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3464 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹38,200 · Sedan ₹45,130 · SUV ₹59,040 · Innova / MUV ₹66,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹76,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,810 · AC Seater ₹6,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,540 · AC Sleeper ₹7,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,110 · Economy ₹3,490 · Third AC ₹4,880 · Second AC ₹6,960 · First AC ₹9,730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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