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Cuddalore to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

2978 kmDistance
59.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32860
Sedan₹38810
SUV₹50780
Innova / MUV₹56780
Tempo Traveller₹65820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3280
AC Seater₹5360
Non-AC Sleeper₹4760
AC Sleeper₹6850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8390
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Train
Sleeper₹1820
Economy₹3010
Third AC₹4200
Second AC₹5990
First AC₹8370
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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: Cuddalore to Kangra

2978 km · ~64h 14m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuddalore

    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. 125 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 425

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 575

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 725

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

  7. 125 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 851

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1001

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1151

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

  10. 125 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1276

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1426

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1576

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

  13. 125 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1702

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1852

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2002

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

  16. 125 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2127

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2277

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2427

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

  19. 125 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2553

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2703

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2853

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

  22. 125 km · 2h 31m 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: Cuddalore to Kangra

2978 km · ~66h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Cuddalore

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

  2. Cuddalore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 993)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1985)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  7. 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: Cuddalore to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Kangra for Kangra.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Cuddalore to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuddalore to Kangra is about 2978 km by road, roughly 59.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2978 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,860 · Sedan ₹38,810 · SUV ₹50,780 · Innova / MUV ₹56,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,280 · AC Seater ₹5,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,760 · AC Sleeper ₹6,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,820 · Economy ₹3,010 · Third AC ₹4,200 · Second AC ₹5,990 · First AC ₹8,370

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

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