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Purnia to Anantnag

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

1925 kmDistance
38.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21280
Sedan₹25130
SUV₹32880
Innova / MUV₹36780
Tempo Traveller₹42650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2120
AC Seater₹3470
Non-AC Sleeper₹3080
AC Sleeper₹4430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5440
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Train
Sleeper₹1190
Economy₹1960
Third AC₹2730
Second AC₹3880
First AC₹5420
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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: Purnia to Anantnag

1925 km · ~41h 50m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purnia

    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. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 385

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 535

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 685

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

  7. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 770

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 920

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1070

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

  10. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1155

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1305

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1455

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

  13. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1540

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1690

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1840

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

  16. 85 km · 1h 42m 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: Purnia to Anantnag

1925 km · ~42h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Purnia

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

  2. Purnia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km

    ~21h 24m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 963)

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

  4. change point 1 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km

    ~21h 24m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  5. 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: Purnia to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 44h 40m in total

Jogbani Katihar Passenger#55742 · Passenger
08:40 PMGarh Banaili
1h6 stops
09:40 PMKatihar Jn

Change trains at Katihar Jn — about 1h 50m wait

Amrapali Express#15707 · Express
11:30 PMKatihar Jn
34h 45m244 stops
10:15 AM+2dJalandhar City

Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 1h 35m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:50 AMJalandhar City
5h 30m37 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

2 changes · 58h 36m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
16h 46m104 stops
02:15 PM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 15h 45m wait

Kanpur Shatabdi#12033 · Shatabdi
06:00 AMKanpur Central
5h 10m60 stops
11:10 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 40m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

2 changes · 58h 36m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
22h 51m157 stops
08:20 PM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 14h wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12056 · Jan Shatabdi
10:20 AMGhaziabad
55m7 stops
11:15 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 35m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

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

Purnia to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purnia to Anantnag is about 1925 km by road, roughly 38.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1925 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,280 · Sedan ₹25,130 · SUV ₹32,880 · Innova / MUV ₹36,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · AC Sleeper ₹4,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,880 · First AC ₹5,420

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

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