Pathankot to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Pathankot, Punjab to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1142 km
Approx Duration: 25.4 hrs
Route overview
Pathankot to Ayodhya is about 1142 km by road, roughly 25.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Pathankot to Ayodhya
About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pathankot. 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.
- 81 km (about 1h 37m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 381. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 531. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 681. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 81 km (about 1h 37m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 761. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 911. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1061. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 81 km (about 1h 37m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Pathankot to Ayodhya
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pathankot. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pathankot → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~571 km Takes about 12h 41m. Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 571). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ayodhya. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~571 km Takes about 12h 41m. Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650.
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Pathankot to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Chakki Bank for Pathankot and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- JammuTawi-Kolkata Chitpur Express (13152) — departs 10:05 PM from Chakki Bank, arrives 09:15 PM (+1 day) at Faizabad Jn, 23h 10m
- With one change, 19h 41m in total: Archana Express (12356) 09:24 PM Kathua to 12:25 PM Lucknow, then JAIPUR - KAMAKHYA Kavi Guru Exp (19709) 02:00 PM Lucknow to 05:05 PM Ayodhya — change at Lucknow (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 20h 46m in total: JAMMU TAWI - BARAUNI Maur Dhwaj Express (12492) 09:24 PM Kathua to 03:22 PM Mankapur Jn, then Mankapur Ayodhya Passenger (54243) 05:00 PM Mankapur Jn to 06:10 PM Ayodhya — change at Mankapur Jn (about 1h 38m wait)
- With one change, 21h 32m in total: Pathankot Jalandhar Passenger (54622) 08:15 AM Pathankot to 11:20 AM Jalandhar City, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18104) 01:55 PM Jalandhar City to 05:47 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Jalandhar City (about 2h 35m 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 1142 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,660 · Sedan ₹14,950 · SUV ₹19,560 · Innova / MUV ₹21,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,260 · AC Seater ₹2,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,830 · AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,250
- Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,170 · Third AC ₹1,630 · Second AC ₹2,310 · First AC ₹3,230
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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