Katra to Pahalgam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Pahalgam
155 km · ~3h 6m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PahalgamPahalgam, 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: Katra to Pahalgam
155 km · ~3h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Pahalgam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~155 km
~3h 27m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹480
- Arrive in Pahalgam
Pahalgam, 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: Katra to Pahalgam
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Katra to Pahalgam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Pahalgam is about 155 km by road, roughly 3.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 155 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,034 · Ertiga ₹7,661 · Innova ₹7,987 · Innova Crysta ₹9,864 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹480
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹340 · First AC ₹460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Katra to Pahalgam. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Anantnag110 km from Katra
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