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Nagercoil to Jammu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

3566 kmDistance
71.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹39330
Sedan₹46460
SUV₹60770
Innova / MUV₹67950
Tempo Traveller₹78750
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3920
AC Seater₹6420
Non-AC Sleeper₹5710
AC Sleeper₹8200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹10030
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Train
Sleeper₹2170
Economy₹3600
Third AC₹5020
Second AC₹7160
First AC₹10010
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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: Nagercoil to Jammu

3566 km · ~76h 39m · About 71h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagercoil

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 446

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 596

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 746

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

  7. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 892

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1042

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1192

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

  10. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1337

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1637

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

  13. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1783

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1933

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2083

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

  16. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2229

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2379

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2529

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

  19. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2675

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2825

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2975

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

  22. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 3120

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3270

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3420

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

  25. 146 km · 2h 55m 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: Nagercoil to Jammu

3566 km · ~79h 16m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nagercoil

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

  2. Nagercoil → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km

    ~19h 49m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 892)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km

    ~19h 49m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1783)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km

    ~19h 49m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2675)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km

    ~19h 49m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550

  9. 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: Nagercoil to Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Nagercoil Jn for Nagercoil, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

Direct trains

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
02:25 PMNagercoil Jn
70h 45m501 stops
01:10 PM+3dJammu Tawi

Other options with a change

1 change · 62h 5m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
07:15 PMKanyakumari
35h 20m327 stops
06:35 AM+2dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 45m wait

Jhelum Express#11077 · Express
07:20 AMItarsi Jn
26h182 stops
09:20 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 65h 55m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
07:15 PMKanyakumari
30h 1m282 stops
01:16 AM+2dTuljapur

Change trains at Tuljapur — about 40m wait

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
01:56 AMTuljapur
35h 14m224 stops
01:10 PM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 65h 55m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
07:15 PMKanyakumari
30h 1m282 stops
01:16 AM+2dTuljapur

Change trains at Tuljapur — about 40m wait

Navyug Express#16687 · Express
01:56 AMTuljapur
35h 14m224 stops
01:10 PM+1dJammu 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

Nagercoil to Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagercoil to Jammu is about 3566 km by road, roughly 71.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3566 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹39,330 · Sedan ₹46,460 · SUV ₹60,770 · Innova / MUV ₹67,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹78,750
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,920 · AC Seater ₹6,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,710 · AC Sleeper ₹8,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹10,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,170 · Economy ₹3,600 · Third AC ₹5,020 · Second AC ₹7,160 · First AC ₹10,010

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

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