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Lucknow to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

1230 kmDistance
24.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13630
Sedan₹16090
SUV₹21060
Innova / MUV₹23570
Tempo Traveller₹27360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1350
AC Seater₹2210
Non-AC Sleeper₹1970
AC Sleeper₹2830
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3490
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Train
Sleeper₹770
Economy₹1260
Third AC₹1750
Second AC₹2490
First AC₹3470
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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: Lucknow to Anantnag

1230 km · ~26h 36m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Lucknow

    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. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 410

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 560

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 710

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

  7. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 820

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 970

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1120

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

  10. 110 km · 2h 12m 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: Lucknow to Anantnag

1230 km · ~27h 20m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Lucknow

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

  2. Lucknow → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~615 km

    ~13h 40m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,770

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 615)

    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 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~615 km

    ~13h 40m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,770

  5. 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: Lucknow to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 21h 40m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
07:40 PMLucknow
12h 50m110 stops
08:30 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 3h 24m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:54 AMJalandhar Cant
5h 26m36 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

1 change · 21h 50m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
07:40 PMLucknow
16h 40m141 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 45m wait

Jammu Udhampur Passenger#54653 · Passenger
04:05 PMJammu Tawi
1h 25m5 stops
05:30 PMUdhampur

1 change · 22h 3m in total

Amarnath Express#12587 · Superfast
07:17 PMMalhour
13h 22m112 stops
08:39 AM+1dSuchipind

Change trains at Suchipind — about 3h 19m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:58 AMSuchipind
5h 22m35 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

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

Lucknow to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Lucknow to Anantnag is about 1230 km by road, roughly 24.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1230 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,630 · Sedan ₹16,090 · SUV ₹21,060 · Innova / MUV ₹23,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,350 · AC Seater ₹2,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,970 · AC Sleeper ₹2,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹770 · Economy ₹1,260 · Third AC ₹1,750 · Second AC ₹2,490 · First AC ₹3,470

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

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