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Lucknow to Jammu

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

1142 kmDistance
22.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12660
Sedan₹14950
SUV₹19560
Innova / MUV₹21900
Tempo Traveller₹25420
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1260
AC Seater₹2060
Non-AC Sleeper₹1830
AC Sleeper₹2630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3250
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Train
Sleeper₹720
Economy₹1170
Third AC₹1630
Second AC₹2310
First AC₹3230
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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 Jammu

1142 km · ~24h 50m · About 23h 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. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 381

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 531

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 681

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

  7. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 761

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 911

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1061

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

  10. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, 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 Jammu

1142 km · ~25h 22m · 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) · ~571 km

    ~12h 41m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 571)

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

  4. change point 1 → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~571 km

    ~12h 41m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  5. Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, 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 Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

Direct trains

Amarnath Express#12587 · Superfast
07:40 PMLucknow
16h 40m141 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi
Barauni-Jammu Amarnath Express#15097 · Express
07:40 PMLucknow
16h 40m141 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi
GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp#15651 · Express
07:40 PMLucknow
16h 40m162 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi
GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
07:40 PMLucknow
16h 40m162 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi
Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
07:40 PMLucknow
16h 40m141 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Lucknow to Jammu is about 1142 km by road, roughly 22.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1142 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,660 · Sedan ₹14,950 · SUV ₹19,560 · Innova / MUV ₹21,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,260 · AC Seater ₹2,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,830 · AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,170 · Third AC ₹1,630 · Second AC ₹2,310 · First AC ₹3,230

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

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