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Varanasi to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

1564 kmDistance

31.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹17300

Sedan₹20430

SUV₹26740

Innova / MUV₹29920

Tempo Traveller₹34710

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1720

AC Seater₹2820

Non-AC Sleeper₹2500

AC Sleeper₹3600

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4430

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Train

Sleeper₹970

Economy₹1590

Third AC₹2220

Second AC₹3160

First AC₹4410

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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.

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By Car: Varanasi to Anantnag

1564 km · ~33h 57m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Varanasi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 782
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 932
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1082
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1173
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1323
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1473
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Hotels in Anantnag

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: Varanasi to Anantnag

1564 km · ~34h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Varanasi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Varanasi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km
~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
Search buses Varanasi to Anantnag
Change buses at a major city (around km 782)
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.
change point 1 → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km
~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
Search buses Varanasi to Anantnag
Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Hotels in Anantnag

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Varanasi to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 27h 47m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast

01:33 PMKuchman

18h 57m149 stops

08:30 AM^+1dJalandhar Cant

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 3h 24m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express

11:54 AMJalandhar Cant

5h 26m36 stops

05:20 PMUdhampur

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 27h 57m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast

01:33 PMKuchman

22h 47m180 stops

12:20 PM^+1dJammu Tawi

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 45m wait

Jammu Udhampur Passenger#54653 · Passenger

04:05 PMJammu Tawi

1h 25m5 stops

05:30 PMUdhampur

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 28h 30m in total

Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast

12:50 PMVaranasi Jn

18h 35m145 stops

07:25 AM^+1dJalandhar Cant

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 4h 29m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express

11:54 AMJalandhar Cant

5h 26m36 stops

05:20 PMUdhampur

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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