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Darjeeling to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

1675 kmDistance

33.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18530

Sedan₹21880

SUV₹28630

Innova / MUV₹32030

Tempo Traveller₹37150

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1840

AC Seater₹3020

Non-AC Sleeper₹2680

AC Sleeper₹3850

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4740

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Train

Sleeper₹1040

Economy₹1710

Third AC₹2380

Second AC₹3380

First AC₹4720

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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.

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By Car: Darjeeling to Kangra

1675 km · ~36h 10m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Darjeeling
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 838
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 988
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1138
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1256
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1406
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1556
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Kangra

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: Darjeeling to Kangra

1675 km · ~37h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Darjeeling → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~838 km
~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
Search buses Darjeeling to Kangra
Change buses at a major city (around km 838)
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 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~838 km
~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
Search buses Darjeeling to Kangra
Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Kangra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Darjeeling to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, 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.

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