Vaishno Devi to Patnitop
The distance from Vaishno Devi to Patnitop is about 42 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
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.
Overview
The distance from Vaishno Devi to Patnitop is about 42 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Vaishno Devi to Patnitop
42 km · ~50m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Vaishno Devi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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: Vaishno Devi to Patnitop
42 km · ~56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Vaishno Devi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vaishno Devi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vaishno Devi → Patnitop
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~42 km
~56m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Patnitop
Patnitop, 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: Vaishno Devi to Patnitop
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Vaishno Devi, Udhampur for Patnitop.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 2h 45m in total
Change trains at Ram Nagar J K — about 2h 17m wait
1 change · 2h 55m in total
Change trains at Ram Nagar J K — about 2h 17m wait
1 change · 3h 15m in total
Change trains at Manwal — about 1h 52m 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
By Car
Approximately 42 km by road from Vaishno Devi to Patnitop, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Patnitop is Udhampur railway station, about 23 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Udhampur railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Udhampur railway station — about 23 km
- Sawalkote railway station — about 26 km
Budget Estimate
road
42 km
1 hours
Approximately 42 km by road from Vaishno Devi to Patnitop, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
42 km
The nearest railway station to Patnitop is Udhampur railway station, about 23 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 42 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 63 km away.
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