Chennai to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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: Chennai to Kangra
2799 km · ~60h 39m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai
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.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 400Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 550Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 700Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 800Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 950Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1100Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1200Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1350Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1500Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1599Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1749Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1899Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1999Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2149Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2299Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2399Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2699Look 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: Chennai to Kangra
2799 km · ~62h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km
~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660
- Change buses at a major city (around km 933)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km
~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1866)
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 2 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km
~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660
- 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: Chennai to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 64h 30m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 64h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 64h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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
Chennai to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chennai to Kangra is about 2799 km by road, roughly 56 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2799 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,890 · Sedan ₹36,490 · SUV ₹47,730 · Innova / MUV ₹53,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,080 · AC Seater ₹5,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,480 · AC Sleeper ₹6,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,710 · Economy ₹2,830 · Third AC ₹3,950 · Second AC ₹5,630 · First AC ₹7,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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