To reach Kashmir by train, the nearest major railway station is Jammu Tawi in Jammu. From Jammu, tourists can take a taxi or a bus to reach Srinagar, which is approximately 270 kilometers away. The road trip from Jammu to Srinagar offers scenic views of mountains and valleys.
The most convenient way to reach Kashmir is by air. The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport, which is well connected with major cities across India. Flights operate regularly between Srinagar and other parts of the country.
Kashmir is well-connected by road to various cities in India. The two major highways that lead to Kashmir are the National Highway 1-A (NH1-A) and the Mughal Road. Buses and taxis are readily available for the journey to Srinagar and other parts of the valley.
Distance by road: ~2,220 KM
Suggested Route: Mumbai - Vadodara - Udaipur - Delhi - Ambala - Jalandhar - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~850 KM
Suggested Route: Delhi - Panipat - Ambala - Ludhiana - Jalandhar - Pathankot - Jammu - Srinagar
Stopover: Jalandhar for rest and food options.
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~3,000 KM
Suggested Route: Bangalore - Hyderabad - Nagpur - Jhansi - Agra - Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~3,000 KM
Suggested Route: Chennai - Bangalore - Hyderabad - Nagpur - Jhansi - Agra - Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~2,000 KM
Suggested Route: Kolkata - Varanasi - Agra - Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar
Stopover: Varanasi or Agra for cultural exploration and rest.
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~2,400 KM
Suggested Route: Hyderabad - Nagpur - Jhansi - Agra - Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~1,800 KM
Suggested Route: Ahmedabad - Udaipur - Delhi - Ambala - Jalandhar - Jammu - Srinagar
Stopover: Udaipur or Delhi to break the journey and explore the cities.
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~2,300 KM
Suggested Route: Pune - Mumbai - Vadodara - Udaipur - Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~1,000 KM
Suggested Route: Jaipur - Delhi - Ludhiana - Jalandhar - Pathankot - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Distance by road: ~2,000 KM
Suggested Route: Surat - Vadodara - Udaipur - Delhi - Ambala - Jalandhar - Jammu - Srinagar
Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar International Airport.
Train: Trains to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, followed by a taxi/bus to Srinagar.
Please note that routes and travel options may vary and should be double-checked with local travel advisories and transport operators for the latest information and the most convenient travel arrangements. Road distances are approximate and will vary based on the exact starting point within the city.
