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Gandhinagar to Kangra

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

1365 kmDistance
27.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15120
Sedan₹17850
SUV₹23360
Innova / MUV₹26140
Tempo Traveller₹30330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1500
AC Seater₹2460
Non-AC Sleeper₹2180
AC Sleeper₹3140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3870
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Train
Sleeper₹850
Economy₹1400
Third AC₹1940
Second AC₹2760
First AC₹3850
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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: Gandhinagar to Kangra

1365 km · ~28h 38m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gandhinagar

    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. 191 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 341

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 491

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

  5. 191 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 683

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 833

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

  7. 191 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1024

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1174

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

  9. 191 km · 3h 50m 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: Gandhinagar to Kangra

1365 km · ~30h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Gandhinagar

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

  2. Gandhinagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~683 km

    ~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 683)

    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) · ~683 km

    ~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960

  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: Gandhinagar to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 11m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
4h 41m19 stops
08:31 PMKangra Mandir

1 change · 34h 25m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

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

1 change · 43h 26m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 5m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
4h 31m14 stops
06:46 AMKangra Mandir

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

Gandhinagar to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gandhinagar to Kangra is about 1365 km by road, roughly 27.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1365 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,120 · Sedan ₹17,850 · SUV ₹23,360 · Innova / MUV ₹26,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,500 · AC Seater ₹2,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,400 · Third AC ₹1,940 · Second AC ₹2,760 · First AC ₹3,850

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

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