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Panchkula to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Panchkula, Haryana to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

487 kmDistance
9.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5460
Sedan₹6430
SUV₹8430
Innova / MUV₹9450
Tempo Traveller₹11010
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹540
AC Seater₹880
Non-AC Sleeper₹780
AC Sleeper₹1120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1410
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Train
Sleeper₹320
Economy₹520
Third AC₹710
Second AC₹1000
First AC₹1390
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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: Panchkula to Anantnag

487 km · ~10h 24m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Panchkula

    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. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 244

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 394

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

  5. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, 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: Panchkula to Anantnag

487 km · ~10h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Panchkula

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

  2. Panchkula → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~487 km

    ~10h 49m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,410

  3. 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: Panchkula to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Panchkula, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h in total

Chandigarh-Ajmer GaribRath#12984 · Garib Rath
09:05 PMChandigarh
40m5 stops
09:45 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 2h 13m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
11:58 PMAmbala Cant Jn
8h 7m57 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 11h 15m in total

Chandigarh - Lucknow Sadhbhavna SF Express#12232 · Superfast
08:50 PMChandigarh
40m5 stops
09:30 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 2h 28m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
11:58 PMAmbala Cant Jn
8h 7m57 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 13h 5m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:00 PMChandigarh
1h 2m7 stops
08:02 PMSirhind Jn

Change trains at Sirhind Jn — about 4h 42m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
12:44 AMSirhind Jn
7h 21m51 stops
08:05 AMUdhampur

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

Panchkula to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Panchkula to Anantnag is about 487 km by road, roughly 9.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 487 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,460 · Sedan ₹6,430 · SUV ₹8,430 · Innova / MUV ₹9,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,010
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹780 · AC Sleeper ₹1,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹710 · Second AC ₹1,000 · First AC ₹1,390

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

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