Bhopal to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Bhopal to Kangra
1286 km · ~27h 43m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhopal
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 857Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1007Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1157Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Bhopal to Kangra
1286 km · ~28h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhopal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhopal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhopal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~643 km
~14h 17m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850
- Change buses at a major city (around km 643)
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.
- change point 1 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~643 km
~14h 17m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850
- 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: Bhopal to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Bhopal Jn for Bhopal, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 45h 8m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 45h 8m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 8h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait
2 changes · 45h 8m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait
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
Bhopal to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bhopal to Kangra is about 1286 km by road, roughly 25.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1286 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,250 · Sedan ₹16,820 · SUV ₹22,010 · Innova / MUV ₹24,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,410 · AC Seater ₹2,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,060 · AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,650
- Train: Sleeper ₹800 · Economy ₹1,320 · Third AC ₹1,830 · Second AC ₹2,600 · First AC ₹3,630
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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