Dhenkanal to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhenkanal, Odisha 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: Dhenkanal to Kangra
2046 km · ~44h 15m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhenkanal
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.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 409Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 559Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 709Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 818Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 968Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1118Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1228Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1378Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1528Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1637Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1787Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1937Look 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: Dhenkanal to Kangra
2046 km · ~45h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhenkanal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhenkanal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhenkanal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~682 km
~15h 9m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- Change buses at a major city (around km 682)
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) · ~682 km
~15h 9m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1364)
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) · ~682 km
~15h 9m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- 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: Dhenkanal to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Dhenkanal for Dhenkanal, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 62h in total
Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 62h in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 6h 59m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 62h in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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
Dhenkanal to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhenkanal to Kangra is about 2046 km by road, roughly 40.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2046 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,610 · Sedan ₹26,700 · SUV ₹34,930 · Innova / MUV ₹39,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,310
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,250 · AC Seater ₹3,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,270 · AC Sleeper ₹4,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,080 · Third AC ₹2,890 · Second AC ₹4,120 · First AC ₹5,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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