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Ballari to Kangra

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

2452 kmDistance
49 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27070
Sedan₹31980
SUV₹41830
Innova / MUV₹46790
Tempo Traveller₹54240
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2700
AC Seater₹4410
Non-AC Sleeper₹3920
AC Sleeper₹5640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6920
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Train
Sleeper₹1500
Economy₹2480
Third AC₹3460
Second AC₹4930
First AC₹6900
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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: Ballari to Kangra

2452 km · ~53h 2m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ballari

    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. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 409

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 559

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 709

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

  7. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 817

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 967

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1117

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

  10. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1226

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1376

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1526

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

  13. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1635

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1785

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1935

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

  16. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2043

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2193

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2343

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

  19. 109 km · 2h 10m 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: Ballari to Kangra

2452 km · ~54h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ballari

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

  2. Ballari → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km

    ~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 817)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km

    ~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1635)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km

    ~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  7. 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: Ballari to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 68h 59m in total

Garib Nawaz Express#16532 · Express
12:46 AMVirapur
30h 29m206 stops
07:15 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 4h 5m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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

Ballari to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ballari to Kangra is about 2452 km by road, roughly 49 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2452 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,070 · Sedan ₹31,980 · SUV ₹41,830 · Innova / MUV ₹46,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,240
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,920 · AC Sleeper ₹5,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,480 · Third AC ₹3,460 · Second AC ₹4,930 · First AC ₹6,900

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

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