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Salem to Bhadarwah

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir.

3098 kmDistance
62 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34180
Sedan₹40370
SUV₹52820
Innova / MUV₹59060
Tempo Traveller₹68460
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3410
AC Seater₹5580
Non-AC Sleeper₹4960
AC Sleeper₹7130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8720
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Train
Sleeper₹1890
Economy₹3130
Third AC₹4370
Second AC₹6230
First AC₹8700
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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: Salem to Bhadarwah

3098 km · ~66h 38m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Salem

    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. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 443

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 593

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 743

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

  7. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 885

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1035

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1185

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

  10. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1328

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1478

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1628

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

  13. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1770

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1920

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2070

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

  16. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2213

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2363

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2513

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

  19. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2655

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2805

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2955

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

  22. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, 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: Salem to Bhadarwah

3098 km · ~68h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Salem

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

  2. Salem → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 775)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1549)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2324)

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

  8. change point 3 → Bhadarwah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  9. Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, 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: Salem to Bhadarwah

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Jammu Tawi (about 84 km away) for Bhadarwah.

Direct trains

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
04:05 AMSalem Jn
55h 14m437 stops
11:19 AM+2dKathua
Navyug Express#16687 · Express
04:05 AMSalem Jn
55h 14m382 stops
11:19 AM+2dKathua
Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
04:05 AMSalem Jn
55h 14m382 stops
11:19 AM+2dKathua

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

Salem to Bhadarwah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Bhadarwah is about 3098 km by road, roughly 62 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3098 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,180 · Sedan ₹40,370 · SUV ₹52,820 · Innova / MUV ₹59,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,410 · AC Seater ₹5,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · AC Sleeper ₹7,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,890 · Economy ₹3,130 · Third AC ₹4,370 · Second AC ₹6,230 · First AC ₹8,700

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

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