How to Reach Srinagar

Srinagar can be reached by flight, train, and road. It is the biggest city in Jammu and Kashmir and one of the largest cities in North India. Thus, the connectivity to Srinagar from major destinations of the country is excellent. There is no railway station in Srinagar; the nearest one is in Jammu (266 km). However, reaching Srinagar by air from Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and more cities is easy and hassle-free. By road, too, the city of Srinagar is connected to Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jammu, and other cities. Scroll down to check out the complete details on how to reach Srinagar. If you need more information, you can contact our tour experts.

Here is the detailed information on how to reach Srinagar by air, rail, and road.

Srinagar By Flight

Major airlines in India like Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate regular flights to Srinagar Airport from Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, and more cities. Thus, reaching Srinagar by air becomes easy and convenient.

Srinagar By Train

The closest railway station to Srinagar lies in Jammu, to be exact, Jammu Tawi. This is the main railhead of the region. In addition, it connects Srinagar to other cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh.

Srinagar By Road

A network of well-maintained roads connects Srinagar. The route can easily be accessed from Chandigarh, Gulmarg, Jammu, Sonamarg, Delhi, and Pahalgam.

How to reach Srinagar from Delhi

Delhi to Srinagar by Flight:  Spicejet, Indigo, and Air India are some airlines running regular flights to Srinagar from Delhi. Depending on the airline, you can get non-stop or connecting flights, which take around 1 to 3 hours to land at Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport, Srinagar.

Delhi to Srinagar by Train:   Jammu Tawi railway station is the major railhead near Srinagar, which is located approx. 260 km from Srinagar. Another railway station is Udhampur Railway Station, which receives trains from Delhi and is located 200 km away from Srinagar by road.

Delhi to Srinagar Trains and Duration – 

Delhi to Jammu Tawi – 

• Shalimar Express (14645) – 13 hours, 25 minutes 
• Delhi S Rohilla Jammu Tawi Duronto (12265) – 8 hours, 55 minutes

Delhi to Udhampur Railway Station – 

• Uttar S Kranti (12445) – 11 hours, 5 minutes 
• Shri Shakti Express (22461) – 10 hours, 32 minutes

Delhi to Srinagar by Road:  The roads between Delhi to Srinagar are well-maintained and offer a smooth ride. NH 44 is the main highway that connects Delhi to Srinagar. You will have plenty of restaurants and attractions en route, which will keep you thrilled throughout your trip. However, the journey can be tedious as it is 18 hours long, so you can break it and book a hotel halfway and continue driving to Srinagar.

• Route from Delhi to Srinagar– Dr NS Hardikar Road to NH 9 – Samba Mansar Udhampur Road – NH 44 – Rawalpora – Srinagar
• Distance Covered– Approx. 814 km
• Time Taken–  Approx. 19 hours
• Attractions en route– Lake View Point, Panipat Museum, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort, UFO Hotspot, Cantonment Church Tower, Sardar Patel Park, Ludhiana Zoo
• Restaurants en route– Veg Daawat, Newly Opened, Sagar Ratna, Wah Bhai Wah, Pyramid Micro Brewery & Skybar, 99 Restaurant, Haveli

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