Ludhiana to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
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: Ludhiana to Anantnag
419 km · ~9h 3m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ludhiana
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AnantnagAnantnag, 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: Ludhiana to Anantnag
419 km · ~9h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ludhiana
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ludhiana. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ludhiana → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~419 km
~9h 19m|Tentative fare ₹460–₹1,220
- 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: Ludhiana to Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 26m in total
Change trains at Chakki Bank — about 55m wait
1 change · 8h 33m in total
Change trains at Samba — about 1h 12m wait
1 change · 8h 50m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 53m 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
Ludhiana to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ludhiana to Anantnag is about 419 km by road, roughly 8.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 419 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,710 · Sedan ₹5,550 · SUV ₹7,270 · Innova / MUV ₹8,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹460 · AC Seater ₹750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹670 · AC Sleeper ₹960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,220
- Train: Sleeper ₹280 · Economy ₹450 · Third AC ₹620 · Second AC ₹870 · First AC ₹1,200
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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