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Durgapur to Kangra

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

1877 kmDistance
37.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20750
Sedan₹24500
SUV₹32060
Innova / MUV₹35860
Tempo Traveller₹41590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2060
AC Seater₹3380
Non-AC Sleeper₹3000
AC Sleeper₹4320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5310
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Train
Sleeper₹1160
Economy₹1910
Third AC₹2660
Second AC₹3780
First AC₹5290
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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: Durgapur to Kangra

1877 km · ~40h 52m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Durgapur

    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. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 375

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 525

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 675

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

  7. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 751

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 901

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1051

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

  10. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1126

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1276

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1426

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

  13. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1502

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1652

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1802

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

  16. 75 km · 1h 30m 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: Durgapur to Kangra

1877 km · ~41h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Durgapur

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

  2. Durgapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~939 km

    ~20h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 939)

    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 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~939 km

    ~20h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  5. 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: Durgapur to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Durgapur for Durgapur, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 44h 1m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
01:44 AMPanagarh
34h 36m269 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 44h 1m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
01:44 AMPanagarh
34h 36m269 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 54h 27m in total

West Bengal Sampark Kranti#12329 · Sampark Kranti
03:18 PMPanagarh
20h 37m179 stops
11:55 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
10h 30m77 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

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

Durgapur to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Durgapur to Kangra is about 1877 km by road, roughly 37.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1877 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,750 · Sedan ₹24,500 · SUV ₹32,060 · Innova / MUV ₹35,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,060 · AC Seater ₹3,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,000 · AC Sleeper ₹4,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,910 · Third AC ₹2,660 · Second AC ₹3,780 · First AC ₹5,290

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

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