Mandi to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 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: Mandi to Anantnag
365 km · ~7h 58m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChambaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BanihalAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
65 km · 1h 18m 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: Mandi to Anantnag
365 km · ~8h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mandi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandi → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~365 km
~8h 7m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070
Usual tea / meal halts: Khajjiar (~170 km)
- 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: Mandi to Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 5m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 17m wait
1 change · 21h 30m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 47m wait
1 change · 28h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 52m 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
Mandi to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandi to Anantnag is about 365 km by road, roughly 7.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dharamshala.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 365 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,120 · Sedan ₹4,850 · SUV ₹6,360 · Innova / MUV ₹7,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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