Rishikesh to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Rishikesh to Anantnag
652 km · ~13h 42m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
176 km · 3h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 326Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 476Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
176 km · 3h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AnantnagAnantnag, 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: Rishikesh to Anantnag
652 km · ~14h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~652 km
~14h 29m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- 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: Rishikesh to Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 13h in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 23m wait
1 change · 15h 19m in total
Change trains at Ambala City — about 2h 34m wait
1 change · 16h 35m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 2h 5m wait
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
Rishikesh to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Anantnag is about 652 km by road, roughly 13 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 652 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,270 · Sedan ₹8,580 · SUV ₹11,230 · Innova / MUV ₹12,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · AC Sleeper ₹1,500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,880
- Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹940 · Second AC ₹1,330 · First AC ₹1,860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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