Katra Yatra

Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi: distance and how to reach

By road1,362 km

Driving time21 h 55 min

Straight line1,132 km

Main highwaysNH754K, NH44, SH41

Ahmedabad and Vaishno Devi are 1,362 km apart by road. Plan for roughly 21 h 55 min behind the wheel, more on Navratri, the New Year week and summer holidays, when the last stretch slows down.

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By road

The drive covers 1,362 km and usually takes 21 h 55 min. Private cars and taxis use the same route as state and private buses; on crowded days vehicles are stopped at outer parking areas and the rest is covered on foot or by local transport.

By train

The temple has no station of its own. The nearest railhead is Katra (SVDK), 1.7 km from the temple, with shared jeeps, buses and taxis for the last leg. Check current trains from Ahmedabad on IRCTC.

By air

The nearest airport is Jammu Airport, 48.8 km from the temple. From Ahmedabad it is usually quicker to fly there and continue by taxi or bus than to drive the whole way.

Questions and answers

What is the distance from Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi?
1,362 km by road and 1,132 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to travel from Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi?
About 21 h 55 min by car in normal traffic. Allow extra time on Navratri, the New Year week and summer holidays and during the annual mela.
Which railway station is closest to Vaishno Devi?
Katra (SVDK), 1.7 km from the temple.

Other routes

Road distances and driving times are calculated from OpenStreetMap road data; driving times include a margin for Indian road conditions and are estimates, not guarantees.