Chamba to Rander
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh to Rander, Gujarat.
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: Chamba to Rander
1694 km · ~36h 33m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chamba
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.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1271Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1421Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1571Look 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: Chamba to Rander
1694 km · ~37h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chamba
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chamba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chamba → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km
~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 847)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rander. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Rander
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km
~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Arrive in Rander
Rander, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chamba to Rander
Nearest railway stations: Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba, Surat for Rander.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 40h 3m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 17m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 5h 36m wait
2 changes · 40h 3m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 5m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 5h 48m wait
2 changes · 40h 3m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 15m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 38m 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
Chamba to Rander: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chamba to Rander is about 1694 km by road, roughly 33.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1694 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,730 · Sedan ₹22,120 · SUV ₹28,950 · Innova / MUV ₹32,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,860 · AC Seater ₹3,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,710 · AC Sleeper ₹3,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,790
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,400 · Second AC ₹3,420 · First AC ₹4,770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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