Katra to Sirhind
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Sirhind, Punjab.
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 Sirhind
387 km · ~8h 24m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near GurdaspurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RahonAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Sirhind
387 km · ~8h 36m · 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 → Sirhind
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~387 km
~8h 36m|Tentative fare ₹430–₹1,130
Usual tea / meal halts: Mukerian (~170 km)
- Arrive in Sirhind
Sirhind, Punjab
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 Sirhind
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Sirhind Jn for Sirhind.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 12m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 40m wait
1 change · 10h 15m in total
Change trains at Manwal — about 3h 25m wait
1 change · 10h 43m in total
Change trains at Sambhu — about 2h 58m 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 Sirhind: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Sirhind is about 387 km by road, roughly 7.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pathankot and Hoshiarpur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 387 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,360 · Sedan ₹5,130 · SUV ₹6,730 · Innova / MUV ₹7,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹430 · AC Seater ₹700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹620 · AC Sleeper ₹890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,130
- Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹420 · Third AC ₹570 · Second AC ₹800 · First AC ₹1,110
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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