Distance
930 KM
Duration
14 Hours via NH30
Best Time
October to March
Route Map
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Train
PRICE₹500
TIME12 Hours
Bus
PRICE₹700
TIME16 Hours
🚆 Train Schedule
| No. | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12345 | Ranchi Express | Daily | ||
| 67890 | Vaishno Devi Special | Tue, Thu, Sat | ||
| 11223 | Ranchi-Jammu Tawi | Mon, Wed, Fri |
Stays in Vaishno Devi
Best budget & couple friendly optionsHotel The Taranant
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200
/night
Shri Annapurna Mandir
Kashmir Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Hotel Lords Paradise
Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹2100
/night
Fortune Park (ITC Group)
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Station
₹7200
/night
Ramada by Wyndham Katra
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹8500
/night
Mangal Bhawan
Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.3 Km from Station
₹1500
/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
Lemon Tree Hotel Katra
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹5800
/night
Sukkur Bhavan
Near Main Market, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300
/night
Amritara Maa Katra
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹4600
/night
Vivanta Katra
Jammu-Katra Highway, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
2.0 Km from Station
₹14000
/night
Hotel Park View
Opposite Mansa Devi Road
0.8 km from Har Ki Pauri | 1.2 km from Bus Station
₹1400
/night
Shri Chintamani Mandir
Upper Bazar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹700
/night
Kalika Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800
/night
Punjab Sindh Kurukshetra
Central Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹1800
/night
Mast Ram Ashram
Jammu/Katra Link, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Town
₹800
/night
Trikuta Bhawan
Near 2nd Yatra Counter, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹900
/night
Katra Marriott Resort & Spa
Near ICICI Bank, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.5 Km from Station
₹12500
/night
ISKCON Guest House
Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹3500
/night
Niharika Yatri Niwas
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500
/night
Hotel Ishan
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Bus Stand
₹2800
/night
Bloom Hotel Katra
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.9 Km from Station
₹4800
/night
Coco Homes Katra
Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹4500
/night
Hotel Pranav
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2500
/night
Saraswati Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Jammu Station
₹1600
/night
Mahamai Sewa Nyas
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
The Fern Residency Katra
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.1 Km from Station
₹5500
/night
The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹6500
/night
Goari Bhawan
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Station
₹2500
/night
Hotel Mount View
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹2400
/night
Hotel Maa Gayatri
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Station
₹1800
/night
Sahib Bandgi Ashram
Near Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
2.5 Km from Town
₹1200
/night
Hotel Vinayak
Banganga Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Yatra Counter
₹2300
/night
Hotel Dev Residency Inn
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2600
/night
Shri Multan Sewa Sadan
Dak Bangla Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Shri Sindhi Dharamshala
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1000
/night
Hotel Blue Sapphire
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹3200
/night
Durga Bhavan Trust
Saraswati Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1100
/night
Bhagwan Gopi Nath Ji
Jammu Tawi, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Station
₹1000
/night
Vaishnavi Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800
/night
Hotel The Royal Krishna
Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹5000
/night
Ginger Hotel Katra
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Station
₹4400
/night
Hotel Sunshine
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1900
/night
Hotel Rama Trident
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Station
₹5200
/night
Yog Sadhan Ashram
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Market
₹1100
/night
Shakti Bhawan
Niharika Complex, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Hotel Green Valley
Near Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.9 Km from Station
₹2200
/night
Maaji Vaishno Palace
Chintamani Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200
/night
Hotel Jagdish Residency
Panthal Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹3500
/night
Hotel Kalka Royal
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹4200
/night
The Grand Sharan
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹6200
/night
Ashirwad Bhawan
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300
/night
Anandham Dyan Kendra
Dudura Area, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
3.0 Km from Town
₹1500
/night
Best Western Swing High
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹5900
/night
Shree Marwaari Sewa Sangh
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500
/night
Dharamshala Baba Banda
Kalka Nagar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.8 Km from Station
₹900
/night
Hotel Bali Palace
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹2800
/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
Travel Guide: Ranchi to Vaishno Devi
If you are planning a pilgrimage to the sacred shrine of Vaishno Devi, here’s a detailed guide for traveling from Ranchi to Vaishno Devi.
Quick Info Table
| Distance | Travel Duration | Best Time to Visit |
|---|---|---|
| 930 km | 14 Hours via NH30 | October to March |
Transport Options
You have multiple options to travel from Ranchi to Vaishno Devi:
- Train: The most economical and time-efficient option.
- Bus: A budget-friendly option but takes longer.
- Flight: Fastest, but more expensive.
- Car: Offers flexibility and convenience.
Driving Route
The driving route from Ranchi to Vaishno Devi mainly follows NH30, passing through scenic landscapes and small towns. Ensure to check road conditions before your journey.
Places to Visit
While visiting Vaishno Devi, don't miss these nearby attractions:
- Katra - The base town for the trek to Vaishno Devi.
- Bhairav Temple - A significant temple located near the main shrine.
- Trikuta Mountains - The scenic mountains that house the shrine.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best way is by train, as it is cost-effective and convenient.
It takes approximately 14 hours by road or 12 hours by train.
The best time to visit is from October to March due to pleasant weather.
Yes, there are direct flights available, but they may be more expensive.
Nearby attractions include Katra, Bhairav Temple, and the Trikuta Mountains.
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