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Cuttack to Kangra

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

2091 kmDistance
41.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23100
Sedan₹27280
SUV₹35700
Innova / MUV₹39930
Tempo Traveller₹46300
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2300
AC Seater₹3760
Non-AC Sleeper₹3350
AC Sleeper₹4810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5900
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Train
Sleeper₹1280
Economy₹2120
Third AC₹2960
Second AC₹4210
First AC₹5880
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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: Cuttack to Kangra

2091 km · ~45h 9m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuttack

    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. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 418

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 568

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 718

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

  7. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 836

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 986

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1136

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

  10. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1255

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1405

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1555

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

  13. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1673

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1823

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1973

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

  16. 118 km · 2h 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: Cuttack to Kangra

2091 km · ~46h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Cuttack

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

  2. Cuttack → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km

    ~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 697)

    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) · ~697 km

    ~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1394)

    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) · ~697 km

    ~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  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: Cuttack to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 48m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
06:57 AMBhubaneswar
32h 22m219 stops
03:19 PM+1dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
10h 10m76 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 62h 48m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
06:57 AMBhubaneswar
32h 20m218 stops
03:17 PM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 6h 59m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
9h 44m79 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

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

2 changes · 62h 48m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
06:57 AMBhubaneswar
40h 58m290 stops
11:55 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 20m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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

Cuttack to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuttack to Kangra is about 2091 km by road, roughly 41.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2091 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,100 · Sedan ₹27,280 · SUV ₹35,700 · Innova / MUV ₹39,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,300
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,900
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,960 · Second AC ₹4,210 · First AC ₹5,880

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

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