How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Kashmir Great Lakes?

From ₹7,380 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Kashmir Great Lakes?

The fastest option takes about 14 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Kashmir Great Lakes?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Kashmir Great Lakes — routes, cost and how to reach

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~3,026 km
Straight line: 2,421 km
Cheapest: ₹7,380
Fastest: 14h
Travellers: 1

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ChennaiChennai Central (MAS)

1 km by road

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₹50–₹110

Chennai Central (MAS)Mathura Jn (MTJ)

12269 Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express · 3A · 1980 km

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₹3,440–₹3,990

1d 2h

Mathura Jn (MTJ)Sirhind Jn (SIR)

12471 Mumbai Bandra (T.)–Jammu Tawi SF Swaraj Express · 3A · 453 km

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₹990–₹1,170

6.7h

Sirhind Jn (SIR)Udhampur (UHP)

12445 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express · 3A · 343 km

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₹820–₹960

7.4h

UdhampurSonamarg

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 314 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹880–₹1,410

13.7h

Night halt · Sonamarg

Night halt · standard

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₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

SonamargShitkadi

4 km · jeep-only track

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₹150–₹300

10m

Total for 1 traveller: ₹7,380–₹9,990 one way

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Check the current security advisory before booking. Srinagar–Sonamarg is 80 km / 3 h.

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