The Patiala–Jammu trip is about 380 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 5 hours 47 minutes for the drive. You'll be on NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway) for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹4,536; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
The Patiala to Jammu cab ride covers approximately 380 km and usually takes about 5 hours via NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). The fare is fixed when you book, no surge pricing. Your 25% advance is held in escrow and released to the driver only after pickup, every driver is KYC-verified with GPS, and support is available in english, hindi, and punjabi.
The drive: roads, tolls and where to stop
You'll pass through Ludhiana, Phillaur; good spots to pause for food or fuel. an estimated 3 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 320 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Jammu: Vaishno Devi Yatra season (Aug-Oct) and holidays bring heavy traffic on the Pathankot-Jammu NH44; expect delays at Lakhanpur.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹4,536. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. We also pick up door-to-door from nearby places like Nabha, Sanaur, Rurki if that's closer to you.
Pricing — no surprises at drop
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 380 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
One-way vs round trip on this route
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Jammu for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
Every driver on the Patiala–Jammu route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
