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Pathankot to Patnitop

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab to Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir.

126 kmDistance
2.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹140
AC Seater₹230
Non-AC Sleeper₹200
AC Sleeper₹290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹400
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹160
Third AC₹210
Second AC₹280
First AC₹380
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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: Pathankot to Patnitop

126 km · ~2h 31m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Patnitop

    Patnitop, 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: Pathankot to Patnitop

126 km · ~2h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Pathankot → Patnitop

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~126 km

    ~2h 48m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹400

  3. Arrive in Patnitop

    Patnitop, 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: Pathankot to Patnitop

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Udhampur for Patnitop.

Direct trains

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
04:30 AMChakki Bank
3h 35m18 stops
08:05 AMUdhampur
Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
07:12 AMPathankot
4h 28m18 stops
11:40 AMUdhampur
Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
01:35 PMChakki Bank
3h 45m18 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

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.

Pathankot to Patnitop: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Patnitop is about 126 km by road, roughly 2.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 126 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹200 · AC Sleeper ₹290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹280 · First AC ₹380

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

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Things to Do in Patnitop

Climb "Billo ki Powri"

"Billo ki powri" is a staircase of 270 steps carved in mountain stone.

Sanasar Meadows

Enjoy the tranquility of the meadow, pine forest and views of snow capped mountains

Visit Climb "Billo ki Powri"

"Billo ki powri" is a staircase of 270 steps carved in mountain stone.

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Suggested Patnitop Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Patnitop

  • Travel from Pathankot to Patnitop (about 2.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Baglihar Dam

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Sanasar Meadows
  • Head back to Pathankot
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