Mathura to Patnitop
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir.
Approx Distance: 859 km
Approx Duration: 19.1 hrs
Route overview
Mathura to Patnitop is about 859 km by road, roughly 19.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Mathura to Patnitop
About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mathura. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Patnitop
By bus: Mathura to Patnitop
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mathura. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mathura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mathura → Patnitop. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km Takes about 19h 5m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460.
- Arrive in Patnitop
By train: Mathura to Patnitop
The nearest railway stations are Mathura Jn for Mathura and Udhampur for Patnitop. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 15h 15m in total: Mumbai Bandra (T.) - Jammu Tawi SF Swaraj Express (12471) 02:05 AM Mathura Jn to 10:45 AM Jalandhar Cant, then Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 11:54 AM Jalandhar Cant to 05:20 PM Udhampur — change at Jalandhar Cant (about 1h 9m wait)
- With one change, 15h 15m in total: Sarvodaya SF Express (12473) 02:05 AM Mathura Jn to 10:45 AM Jalandhar Cant, then Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 11:54 AM Jalandhar Cant to 05:20 PM Udhampur — change at Jalandhar Cant (about 1h 9m wait)
- With one change, 15h 15m in total: Hapa - Jammu Tawi Sarvodaya SF Express (12475) 02:05 AM Mathura Jn to 10:45 AM Jalandhar Cant, then Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 11:54 AM Jalandhar Cant to 05:20 PM Udhampur — change at Jalandhar Cant (about 1h 9m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 859 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,550 · Sedan ₹11,270 · SUV ₹14,750 · Innova / MUV ₹16,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹940 · AC Seater ₹1,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,370 · AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹890 · Third AC ₹1,230 · Second AC ₹1,750 · First AC ₹2,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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