Srinagar Airport (SXR) has nonstop flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad; from Kolkata and Chennai you fly with one stop, usually via Delhi. There is no direct train from Delhi yet: take a train to Jammu Tawi or Katra, then the Vande Bharat to Srinagar (about 4 h 50 min from Jammu Tawi). Once you land, a taxi with driver costs ₹2,000 a day (non-AC), and tour packages start at ₹7,000 per person.
Flight routes checked October 2026; airlines change routes by season, so confirm on the airline site. Kashmir prices updated .
| From | Flight to Srinagar | Flying time | By train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Nonstop | About 1½ hours | Vande Bharat to Katra, then to Srinagar |
| Mumbai | Nonstop | About 3 hours | Change at Jammu Tawi or Katra |
| Ahmedabad | Nonstop | About 2¼ hours | Change at Jammu Tawi or Katra |
| Hyderabad | Nonstop | — | Change at Jammu Tawi or Katra |
| Bengaluru | Nonstop from Oct 2026 | About 3½–4 hours nonstop | Change at Jammu Tawi or Katra |
| Kolkata | 1 stop | — | Change at Jammu Tawi or Katra |
| Chennai | 1 stop | — | Change at Jammu Tawi or Katra |
By bus to Srinagar
Overnight AC sleeper buses (Volvo and Bharat Benz) and JKRTC buses run every day from Delhi, Chandigarh and Jammu. Book on redBus, AbhiBus or with the operator. A few Delhi services end at Jammu and continue by cab, so check that your ticket drops you in Srinagar.
| From | Leaves from | Departures | Journey | Fare per seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Majnu Ka Tilla, Dhaula Kuan, Mahipalpur, Karnal Bypass | About 1 pm to 10:30 pm | 18–20 hours (about 810 km) | From about ₹1,150; AC sleeper berths mostly ₹2,300–₹3,300 |
| Chandigarh | ISBT Sector 43 | Through the day and night | 13–14 hours (about 575 km) | From about ₹600 |
| Jammu | BC Road | About 2 am to 10 pm | 5–7 hours | From about ₹520 |
Timings and fares change with the season; checked on booking apps in October 2026.
Kashmir from Delhi
- By air
- Nonstop flights every day from Delhi (DEL) with Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa and Air India Express, and from Noida (DXN) with IndiGo. About 1½ hours.
- By train
- No direct train yet. Take the Vande Bharat from New Delhi to Katra (about 8 hours), then the Vande Bharat on to Srinagar.
- By bus
- Overnight AC sleeper buses daily, 18–20 hours. Bus timings and fares.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Kashmir from Mumbai
- By air
- Nonstop flights from Mumbai (BOM) with Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa. About 3 hours.
- By train
- Long-distance trains to Jammu Tawi or Katra, then the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. Most Mumbai travellers fly.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Kashmir from Ahmedabad
- By air
- Nonstop flights from Ahmedabad (AMD) with IndiGo and SpiceJet. About 2¼ hours.
- By train
- Trains to Jammu Tawi or Katra, then the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. Flying saves more than a day.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Kashmir from Hyderabad
- By air
- Nonstop flights from Hyderabad (HYD) with IndiGo. Otherwise one stop via Delhi.
- By train
- By train you would change at Delhi and again at Katra or Jammu Tawi, so flying is much easier.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Kashmir from Bengaluru
- By air
- A nonstop Air India Express route from Bengaluru (BLR) is listed from October 2026; check that it is operating on your date. Otherwise fly one stop via Delhi. About 3½–4 hours nonstop.
- By train
- By train you would change at Delhi and again at Katra or Jammu Tawi, so flying is much easier.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Kashmir from Kolkata
- By air
- No nonstop flights. Fly one stop, usually via Delhi.
- By train
- Long-distance trains run to Jammu Tawi; change there to the Vande Bharat to Srinagar.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Kashmir from Chennai
- By air
- No nonstop flights. Fly one stop, usually via Delhi.
- By train
- Trains run to Katra and Jammu Tawi; change there to the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. Flying is much faster.
- On arrival
- Airport pickup by our own taxi, same fare as from the city: ₹2,000 a day (non-AC).
Once you reach Srinagar
- Srinagar Airport: our driver meets you at arrivals; pickup costs the same as from the city.
- Srinagar railway station (Nowgam): taxi from Nowgam station.
- Taxi with driver: ₹2,000 (non-AC) to ₹7,500 (AC) a day, fuel, tolls and driver included. All Kashmir taxi fares.
- Tour packages: from ₹7,000 per person with hotels, meals and a private cab. Explore all 39 Kashmir tour packages.
Questions travellers ask
Which Indian cities have direct flights to Srinagar?
Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad have nonstop flights to Srinagar (SXR), and a nonstop from Bengaluru is listed from October 2026. From Kolkata and Chennai you fly with one stop, usually via Delhi.
Is there a direct train from Delhi to Srinagar?
Not yet. Take a train from Delhi to Katra or Jammu Tawi, then the Vande Bharat Express to Srinagar. The Vande Bharat from Jammu Tawi to Srinagar takes about 4 hours 50 minutes.
How do I get from Srinagar Airport to my hotel?
Book a taxi with driver; pickup from Srinagar Airport costs the same as from Srinagar city. A taxi with driver costs ₹2,000 (non-AC) to ₹7,500 (AC) per day, fuel, tolls and driver included.
What does a Kashmir trip cost once I arrive?
Taxi with driver from ₹2,000 a day (non-AC). Full tour packages with hotels, meals and a private cab start at ₹7,000 per person on double sharing.
Is there a bus from Delhi to Srinagar?
Yes. Private AC sleeper buses (Volvo and Bharat Benz) and JKRTC buses run every day, leaving Delhi between about 1 pm and 10:30 pm from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Majnu Ka Tilla, Dhaula Kuan, Mahipalpur and Karnal Bypass. The trip is about 810 km and takes 18 to 20 hours. In October 2026 fares started from about ₹1,150, with AC sleeper berths mostly ₹2,300 to ₹3,300. A few services end at Jammu and continue by cab, so check that your ticket drops you in Srinagar.
What is the best way to reach Kashmir from Chennai or Kolkata?
Flying is quickest: one stop, usually via Delhi, then on to Srinagar. The train option is long and needs a change at Jammu Tawi or Katra.