Katra to Pushkar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 941 km
Approx Duration: 20.9 hrs
Route overview
Katra to Pushkar is about 941 km by road, roughly 20.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Katra to Pushkar
About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 164 km (about 3h 16m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 314. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 464. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 164 km (about 3h 16m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 627. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 777. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 164 km (about 3h 16m of driving) — Arrive in Pushkar
By bus: Katra to Pushkar
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 → Pushkar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~941 km Takes about 20h 55m. Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,680.
- Arrive in Pushkar
By train: Katra to Pushkar
The nearest railway stations are S M V D Katra for Katra and Ajmer Jn for Pushkar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express (19108) — departs 09:36 PM from Sangar, arrives 02:00 AM (+2 days) at Ajmer Jn, 28h 24m
- With one change, 21h 40m in total: Jammu Mail (14034) 02:35 PM Udhampur to 03:45 PM Jammu Tawi, then Pooja Express (12414) 06:15 PM Jammu Tawi to 12:15 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Jammu Tawi (about 2h 30m wait)
- With one change, 23h 30m in total: Jammu Mail (14034) 02:35 PM Udhampur to 05:45 AM Old Delhi, then Sultanpur Ajmer Express (19604) 06:40 AM Old Delhi to 02:05 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Old Delhi (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 26h 25m in total: Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12446) 07:05 PM Udhampur to 06:08 AM Delhi Sadar Bazar, then Garib Nawaz Express (15715) 01:39 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar to 09:30 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Delhi Sadar Bazar (about 7h 31m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 941 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,450 · Sedan ₹12,330 · SUV ₹16,150 · Innova / MUV ₹18,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,000
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,040 · AC Seater ₹1,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,510 · AC Sleeper ₹2,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,680
- Train: Sleeper ₹590 · Economy ₹970 · Third AC ₹1,350 · Second AC ₹1,910 · First AC ₹2,660
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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