Distance
675 KM
Duration
14 Hours via NH30
Best Time
October to March
Route Map
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Train
PRICE₹800
TIME19 Hours
Bus
PRICE₹600
TIME20 Hours
🚆 Train Schedule
| No. | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12687 | Chennai Rajdhani | Daily | ||
| 12691 | Nagercoil Express | Daily | ||
| 16315 | Kanyakumari Express | Daily |
Stays in Vaishno Devi
Best budget & couple friendly optionsHotel Park View
Opposite Mansa Devi Road
0.8 km from Har Ki Pauri | 1.2 km from Bus Station
₹1400
/night
Sahib Bandgi Ashram
Near Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
2.5 Km from Town
₹1200
/night
Dharamshala Baba Banda
Kalka Nagar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.8 Km from Station
₹900
/night
Hotel Blue Sapphire
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹3200
/night
Ashirwad Bhawan
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300
/night
Hotel Lords Paradise
Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹2100
/night
Hotel The Royal Krishna
Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹5000
/night
Coco Homes Katra
Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹4500
/night
Sukkur Bhavan
Near Main Market, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300
/night
Trikuta Bhawan
Near 2nd Yatra Counter, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹900
/night
Shri Multan Sewa Sadan
Dak Bangla Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹6500
/night
Shri Sindhi Dharamshala
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1000
/night
Hotel Mount View
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹2400
/night
Bhagwan Gopi Nath Ji
Jammu Tawi, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Station
₹1000
/night
Hotel Pranav
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2500
/night
Hotel Maa Gayatri
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Station
₹1800
/night
Mangal Bhawan
Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.3 Km from Station
₹1500
/night
Hotel Jagdish Residency
Panthal Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹3500
/night
Bloom Hotel Katra
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.9 Km from Station
₹4800
/night
Vivanta Katra
Jammu-Katra Highway, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
2.0 Km from Station
₹14000
/night
Vaishnavi Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800
/night
The Fern Residency Katra
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.1 Km from Station
₹5500
/night
Kalika Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800
/night
Anandham Dyan Kendra
Dudura Area, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
3.0 Km from Town
₹1500
/night
Hotel Dev Residency Inn
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2600
/night
Shakti Bhawan
Niharika Complex, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Lemon Tree Hotel Katra
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹5800
/night
Yog Sadhan Ashram
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Market
₹1100
/night
Mahamai Sewa Nyas
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Hotel Rama Trident
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Station
₹5200
/night
Shri Annapurna Mandir
Kashmir Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Hotel Vinayak
Banganga Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Yatra Counter
₹2300
/night
Maaji Vaishno Palace
Chintamani Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200
/night
The Grand Sharan
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹6200
/night
Best Western Swing High
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹5900
/night
Hotel Bali Palace
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹2800
/night
Amritara Maa Katra
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹4600
/night
Hotel The Taranant
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200
/night
Ramada by Wyndham Katra
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹8500
/night
Fortune Park (ITC Group)
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Station
₹7200
/night
Punjab Sindh Kurukshetra
Central Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹1800
/night
Shri Chintamani Mandir
Upper Bazar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹700
/night
Hotel Ishan
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Bus Stand
₹2800
/night
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels
9 Shrine View, SMVD Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹13500
/night
The White Hotel (Radisson)
Reasi Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.8 Km from Station
₹9500
/night
Hotel Green Valley
Near Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.9 Km from Station
₹2200
/night
Shree Marwaari Sewa Sangh
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500
/night
Hotel Sunshine
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1900
/night
Saraswati Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Jammu Station
₹1600
/night
ISKCON Guest House
Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹3500
/night
Goari Bhawan
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Station
₹2500
/night
Ginger Hotel Katra
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Station
₹4400
/night
Hotel Kalka Royal
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹4200
/night
Durga Bhavan Trust
Saraswati Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1100
/night
Mast Ram Ashram
Jammu/Katra Link, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Town
₹800
/night
Katra Marriott Resort & Spa
Near ICICI Bank, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.5 Km from Station
₹12500
/night
Niharika Yatri Niwas
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500
/night
Shri Nav Durga Mandir Trust
Upper Market Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹800
/night
📖 Detailed Travel Guide
Chennai to Vaishno Devi Travel Guide
Planning a pilgrimage from Chennai to the sacred shrine of Vaishno Devi? This guide covers everything you need to know about your journey.
Quick Info Table
| Distance (KM) | Travel Duration | Best Time to Visit |
|---|---|---|
| 675 | 14 Hours via NH30 | October to March |
Driving Route
The most common driving route from Chennai to Vaishno Devi is via NH30. The journey takes approximately 14 hours under normal traffic conditions.
Places to Visit
- Bhairon Temple: A significant temple located near the main shrine.
- Ardh Kuwari: A cave that is an important stop on the way to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
- Scenic Views: Enjoy beautiful views of the Trikuta Mountains during your trek.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best way is to fly to Jammu and then take a taxi to Katra, followed by a trek to the shrine.
It takes approximately 19 hours by train from Chennai to Katra.
The best time to visit is from October to March when the weather is pleasant.
Yes, there are direct flights available from Chennai to Jammu.
Major attractions include Bhairon Temple, Ardh Kuwari, and the scenic views from the trek.
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