Katra to Rander
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Rander, Gujarat.
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 Rander
1724 km · ~37h 9m · About 34h of driving split over 4 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.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 862Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1012Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1162Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1293Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1443Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1593Look 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 Rander
1724 km · ~38h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~862 km
~19h 9m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 862)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rander. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Rander
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~862 km
~19h 9m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Arrive in Rander
Rander, 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 Rander
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Surat for Rander.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 33h 45m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 19m wait
1 change · 34h 12m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 20m wait
1 change · 35h 8m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 1h 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 Rander: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Rander is about 1724 km by road, roughly 34.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1724 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,060 · Sedan ₹22,510 · SUV ₹29,460 · Innova / MUV ₹32,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,230
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,900 · AC Seater ₹3,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,760 · AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,880
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,440 · Second AC ₹3,480 · First AC ₹4,860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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