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Ambikapur to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

1571 kmDistance
31.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17380
Sedan₹20520
SUV₹26860
Innova / MUV₹30050
Tempo Traveller₹34860
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1730
AC Seater₹2830
Non-AC Sleeper₹2510
AC Sleeper₹3610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4450
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Train
Sleeper₹970
Economy₹1600
Third AC₹2230
Second AC₹3170
First AC₹4430
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ambikapur to Kangra

1571 km · ~34h 5m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ambikapur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 393

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 543

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 693

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 786

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 936

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1086

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1178

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1328

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1478

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ambikapur to Kangra

1571 km · ~34h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ambikapur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ambikapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km

    ~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 786)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kangra. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km

    ~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  5. Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ambikapur to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Kangra for Kangra.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Ambikapur to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ambikapur to Kangra is about 1571 km by road, roughly 31.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1571 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,380 · Sedan ₹20,520 · SUV ₹26,860 · Innova / MUV ₹30,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,860
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,510 · AC Sleeper ₹3,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,600 · Third AC ₹2,230 · Second AC ₹3,170 · First AC ₹4,430

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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