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Rajnandgaon to Anantnag

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

1976 kmDistance
39.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21840
Sedan₹25790
SUV₹33740
Innova / MUV₹37740
Tempo Traveller₹43770
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2170
AC Seater₹3560
Non-AC Sleeper₹3160
AC Sleeper₹4540
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5580
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Train
Sleeper₹1220
Economy₹2010
Third AC₹2800
Second AC₹3980
First AC₹5560
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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: Rajnandgaon to Anantnag

1976 km · ~42h 51m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajnandgaon

    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. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 395

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 545

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 695

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

  7. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 790

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 940

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1090

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

  10. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1186

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1336

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1486

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

  13. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1581

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1731

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1881

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

  16. 95 km · 1h 54m 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: Rajnandgaon to Anantnag

1976 km · ~43h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rajnandgaon

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

  2. Rajnandgaon → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km

    ~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 988)

    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) · ~988 km

    ~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  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: Rajnandgaon to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Raj Nandgaon for Rajnandgaon, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 25m in total

Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12441 · Rajdhani
04:40 PMRasmara
18h 5m158 stops
10:45 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 5m wait

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

1 change · 48h in total

Chhattisgarh Express#18237 · Express
05:20 PMRasmara
36h 25m213 stops
05:45 AM+2dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 9m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
11:54 AMJalandhar Cant
5h 26m36 stops
05:20 PMUdhampur

1 change · 54h 28m in total

PURI - GANDHIDHAM SF Exp#12994 · Superfast
10:52 AMRasmara
20h 33m174 stops
07:25 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 40m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
08:05 AMAhmedabad Jn
33h 15m233 stops
05:20 PM+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

Rajnandgaon to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rajnandgaon to Anantnag is about 1976 km by road, roughly 39.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1976 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,840 · Sedan ₹25,790 · SUV ₹33,740 · Innova / MUV ₹37,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,770
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · AC Sleeper ₹4,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,980 · First AC ₹5,560

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

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