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Bikaner to Kangra

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

695 kmDistance
13.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7750
Sedan₹9140
SUV₹11970
Innova / MUV₹13410
Tempo Traveller₹15590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹760
AC Seater₹1250
Non-AC Sleeper₹1110
AC Sleeper₹1600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2000
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Train
Sleeper₹450
Economy₹730
Third AC₹1000
Second AC₹1420
First AC₹1980
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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: Bikaner to Kangra

695 km · ~15h 14m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bikaner

    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. 48 km · 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 348

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 498

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 648

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

  7. 48 km · 57m 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: Bikaner to Kangra

695 km · ~15h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Bikaner

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

  2. Bikaner → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~695 km

    ~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000

  3. 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: Bikaner to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Bikaner Jn for Bikaner, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 19h 38m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:53 AMPalana
14h 17m87 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
4h 41m19 stops
08:31 PMKangra Mandir

1 change · 20h 52m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:53 AMPalana
14h 17m87 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

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

1 change · 29h 53m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:53 AMPalana
14h 17m87 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 5m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
4h 31m14 stops
06:46 AMKangra Mandir

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

Bikaner to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bikaner to Kangra is about 695 km by road, roughly 13.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 695 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,750 · Sedan ₹9,140 · SUV ₹11,970 · Innova / MUV ₹13,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹760 · AC Seater ₹1,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,110 · AC Sleeper ₹1,600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,000
  • Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹730 · Third AC ₹1,000 · Second AC ₹1,420 · First AC ₹1,980

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

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