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Chaibasa to Kangra

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

1843 kmDistance
36.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20370
Sedan₹24060
SUV₹31480
Innova / MUV₹35220
Tempo Traveller₹40850
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2030
AC Seater₹3320
Non-AC Sleeper₹2950
AC Sleeper₹4240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5210
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Train
Sleeper₹1140
Economy₹1870
Third AC₹2610
Second AC₹3720
First AC₹5190
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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: Chaibasa to Kangra

1843 km · ~40h 12m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chaibasa

    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. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

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

  7. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 737

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 887

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  10. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1106

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1256

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

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

  13. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1474

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1624

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1774

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

  16. 69 km · 1h 22m 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: Chaibasa to Kangra

1843 km · ~40h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chaibasa

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

  2. Chaibasa → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~922 km

    ~20h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 922)

    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) · ~922 km

    ~20h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  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: Chaibasa to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Barabambo for Chaibasa, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 66h 39m in total

HOWRAH - PORBANDAR SF Exp#12906 · Superfast
03:06 AMMahali Marup
29h 49m261 stops
08:55 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 2h 25m 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

Chaibasa to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chaibasa to Kangra is about 1843 km by road, roughly 36.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1843 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,370 · Sedan ₹24,060 · SUV ₹31,480 · Innova / MUV ₹35,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,850
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,950 · AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,210
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,870 · Third AC ₹2,610 · Second AC ₹3,720 · First AC ₹5,190

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

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