Delhi to Kangra
The distance from Delhi to Kangra is about 497 km by road, roughly 10 hours (estimated).
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.
Overview
The distance from Delhi to Kangra is about 497 km by road, roughly 10 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Delhi to Kangra
497 km · ~10h 36m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Delhi
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.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 249Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 399Look 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: Delhi to Kangra
497 km · ~11h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Delhi → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~497 km
~11h 3m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,440
- 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: Delhi to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 22h 21m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 50m wait
1 change · 22h 46m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait
1 change · 23h 35m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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
By Car
Approximately 497 km by road from Delhi to Kangra, roughly 10 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Kangra is Kangra Railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Kangra Railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Kangra Railway station — about 1 km
- Kangra Mandir railway station — about 1 km
Budget Estimate
road
497 km
10 hours
Approximately 497 km by road from Delhi to Kangra, roughly 10 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
497 km
The nearest railway station to Kangra is Kangra Railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 497 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Kangra Airport (DHM), about 8 km away.
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