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Thiruvananthapuram to Anantnag

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

3652 kmDistance
73 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹40270
Sedan₹47580
SUV₹62230
Innova / MUV₹69590
Tempo Traveller₹80640
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹4020
AC Seater₹6570
Non-AC Sleeper₹5840
AC Sleeper₹8400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹10280
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Train
Sleeper₹2220
Economy₹3680
Third AC₹5140
Second AC₹7330
First AC₹10260
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Anantnag

3652 km · ~79h 2m · About 73h of driving split over 9 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    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. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 406

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 556

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 706

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

  7. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 812

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 962

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1112

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

  10. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1217

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1367

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1517

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

  13. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1623

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1773

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1923

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

  16. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2029

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2179

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2329

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

  19. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2435

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2585

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2735

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

  22. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2840

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2990

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3140

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

  25. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 3246

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

  26. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3396

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

  27. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3546

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

  28. 106 km · 2h 7m 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Anantnag

3652 km · ~81h 8m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km

    ~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 913)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km

    ~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1826)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km

    ~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2739)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km

    ~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610

  9. 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 68h 50m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
11:15 AMTrivandrum Central
50h 25m396 stops
01:40 PM+2dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 7h 10m wait

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

1 change · 70h 55m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
09:10 AMKochuveli
49h 55m413 stops
11:05 AM+2dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 45m wait

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

1 change · 70h 55m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
09:10 AMKochuveli
49h 55m413 stops
11:05 AM+2dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 45m wait

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Anantnag is about 3652 km by road, roughly 73 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3652 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹40,270 · Sedan ₹47,580 · SUV ₹62,230 · Innova / MUV ₹69,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹80,640
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹4,020 · AC Seater ₹6,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,840 · AC Sleeper ₹8,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹10,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,220 · Economy ₹3,680 · Third AC ₹5,140 · Second AC ₹7,330 · First AC ₹10,260

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

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