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Bhilai to Kangra

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

1708 kmDistance
34.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18890
Sedan₹22300
SUV₹29190
Innova / MUV₹32650
Tempo Traveller₹37880
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1880
AC Seater₹3070
Non-AC Sleeper₹2730
AC Sleeper₹3930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4830
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Train
Sleeper₹1050
Economy₹1740
Third AC₹2420
Second AC₹3450
First AC₹4810
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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: Bhilai to Kangra

1708 km · ~36h 50m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhilai

    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. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 854

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1004

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1154

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

  10. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1281

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1431

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1581

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

  13. 127 km · 2h 32m 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: Bhilai to Kangra

1708 km · ~37h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhilai

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

  2. Bhilai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~854 km

    ~18h 59m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 854)

    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) · ~854 km

    ~18h 59m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  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: Bhilai to Kangra

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 53h 25m in total

Chhattisgarh Express#18237 · Express
04:20 PMRaipur Jn
39h 50m234 stops
08:10 AM+2dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

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

2 changes · 57h 45m in total

DURG - JAMMU TAWI SF Exp#12549 · Superfast
12:00 PMDurg
25h210 stops
01:00 PM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 11h 40m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
12:40 AMAmbala Cant Jn
6h 10m43 stops
06:50 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 57h 45m in total

DURG - JAMMU TAWI SF Exp#12549 · Superfast
12:00 PMDurg
27h225 stops
03:00 PM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 13h 35m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
04:35 AMLudhiana Jn
3h 25m28 stops
08:00 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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

Bhilai to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhilai to Kangra is about 1708 km by road, roughly 34.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1708 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,890 · Sedan ₹22,300 · SUV ₹29,190 · Innova / MUV ₹32,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,880 · AC Seater ₹3,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,730 · AC Sleeper ₹3,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,830
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,740 · Third AC ₹2,420 · Second AC ₹3,450 · First AC ₹4,810

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

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