Mandi to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Jammu, 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 Jammu
292 km · ~6h 10m · About 6h 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 PathankotAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Jammu
292 km · ~6h 29m · 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 → Jammu
AC Seater / Volvo · ~292 km
~6h 29m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹870
Usual tea / meal halts: Pathankot (~170 km)
- 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: Mandi to Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 10m wait
1 change · 12h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 45m wait
1 change · 15h 35m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 35m 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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandi to Jammu is about 292 km by road, roughly 5.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dharamshala and Pathankot.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 292 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,310 · Sedan ₹3,900 · SUV ₹5,110 · Innova / MUV ₹5,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,720
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹610 · First AC ₹850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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