Rishikesh to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Jammu, 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 Jammu
567 km · ~12h · About 11h 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.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 284Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 434Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Jammu
567 km · ~12h 36m · 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 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~567 km
~12h 36m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,640
- Arrive in Jammu
Jammu, 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 Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 35m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 11h 5m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 11h 5m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m 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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Jammu is about 567 km by road, roughly 11.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 567 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,340 · Sedan ₹7,470 · SUV ₹9,790 · Innova / MUV ₹10,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,770
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹910 · AC Sleeper ₹1,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,160 · First AC ₹1,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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