Katra to Palashi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Palashi, West Bengal.
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 Palashi
2149 km · ~46h 19m · About 43h of driving split over 5 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.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 860Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1010Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1160Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1289Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1719Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1869Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2019Look 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 Palashi
2149 km · ~47h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~716 km
~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- Change buses at a major city (around km 716)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palashi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km
~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1433)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palashi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Palashi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km
~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- Arrive in Palashi
Palashi, West Bengal
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 Palashi
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Sirajnagar Halt for Palashi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 48h 28m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 5h 15m wait
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 3h 15m wait
2 changes · 48h 28m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 10h wait
Change trains at Dum Dum — about 1h 16m wait
2 changes · 50h 13m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 13h 55m wait
Change trains at Dum Dum — about 6h 10m 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 Palashi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Palashi is about 2149 km by road, roughly 43 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2149 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,740 · Sedan ₹28,040 · SUV ₹36,680 · Innova / MUV ₹41,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,330 · First AC ₹6,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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