Shimla to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 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: Shimla to Anantnag
453 km · ~9h 44m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla
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.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 227Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 377Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m 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: Shimla to Anantnag
453 km · ~10h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimla → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~453 km
~10h 4m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,320
- 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: Shimla to Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 38h 25m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 16h 25m wait
2 changes · 38h 25m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Diwana — about 17h 56m wait
2 changes · 38h 25m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 11h 55m wait
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 11h 53m 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
Shimla to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Anantnag is about 453 km by road, roughly 9.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 453 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,080 · Sedan ₹5,990 · SUV ₹7,850 · Innova / MUV ₹8,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹500 · AC Seater ₹820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹720 · AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹660 · Second AC ₹940 · First AC ₹1,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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