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Meerut to Jammu

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

646 kmDistance
12.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7210
Sedan₹8500
SUV₹11130
Innova / MUV₹12470
Tempo Traveller₹14510
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹710
AC Seater₹1160
Non-AC Sleeper₹1030
AC Sleeper₹1490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1860
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Train
Sleeper₹420
Economy₹680
Third AC₹930
Second AC₹1320
First AC₹1840
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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: Meerut to Jammu

646 km · ~13h 35m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Meerut

    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. 173 km · 3h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 323

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 473

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

  5. 173 km · 3h 28m 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: Meerut to Jammu

646 km · ~14h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Meerut

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Meerut. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Meerut → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~646 km

    ~14h 21m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860

  3. 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: Meerut to Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Meerut City for Meerut, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

Direct trains

Anand Vihar T.-Jammu Tawi Special#04053 · Express
12:42 AMMeerut Cant
11h 8m78 stops
11:50 AMJammu Tawi
Shalimar Express#14645 · Express
05:32 PMMeerut Cant
11h 43m78 stops
05:15 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Other options with a change

1 change · 10h 39m in total

New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
01:11 AMPartapur
1h 20m14 stops
02:31 AMNangal

Change trains at Nangal — about 42m wait

Anand Vihar T.-Jammu Tawi Special#04053 · Express
03:13 AMNangal
8h 37m66 stops
11:50 AMJammu Tawi

1 change · 10h 39m in total

New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
01:11 AMPartapur
1h 35m16 stops
02:46 AMBaliakheri

Change trains at Baliakheri — about 46m wait

Kanpur Jammu Express#12469 · Superfast
03:32 AMBaliakheri
8h 18m65 stops
11:50 AMJammu Tawi

1 change · 10h 39m in total

New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
01:11 AMPartapur
1h 35m16 stops
02:46 AMBaliakheri

Change trains at Baliakheri — about 46m wait

BARAUNI - JAMMU TAWI Maur Dhwaj Express#12491 · Superfast
03:32 AMBaliakheri
8h 18m79 stops
11:50 AMJammu Tawi

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

Meerut to Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Meerut to Jammu is about 646 km by road, roughly 12.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 646 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,210 · Sedan ₹8,500 · SUV ₹11,130 · Innova / MUV ₹12,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,510
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹710 · AC Seater ₹1,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,030 · AC Sleeper ₹1,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹930 · Second AC ₹1,320 · First AC ₹1,840

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

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