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Kolkata to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolkata, West Bengal to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

2328 kmDistance
46.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25710
Sedan₹30360
SUV₹39730
Innova / MUV₹44430
Tempo Traveller₹51520
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2560
AC Seater₹4190
Non-AC Sleeper₹3720
AC Sleeper₹5350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6570
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Train
Sleeper₹1430
Economy₹2360
Third AC₹3290
Second AC₹4690
First AC₹6550
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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: Kolkata to Anantnag

2328 km · ~50h 34m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolkata

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 776

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 926

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1076

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1164

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1314

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1464

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1552

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1702

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1852

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1940

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2090

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2240

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, 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: Kolkata to Anantnag

2328 km · ~51h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kolkata

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kolkata → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 776)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1552)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  7. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, 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: Kolkata to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 25m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
06:40 PMKolkata Sealdah
16h 20m220 stops
11:00 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 50m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 39h 10m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12301 · Rajdhani
04:55 PMHowrah Jn
17h217 stops
09:55 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 55m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 39h 15m in total

KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12313 · Rajdhani
04:50 PMKolkata Sealdah
17h 30m259 stops
10:20 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 30m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

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

Kolkata to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolkata to Anantnag is about 2328 km by road, roughly 46.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2328 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,710 · Sedan ₹30,360 · SUV ₹39,730 · Innova / MUV ₹44,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,520
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,690 · First AC ₹6,550

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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