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Gaya to Kangra

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

1531 kmDistance
30.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16940
Sedan₹20000
SUV₹26180
Innova / MUV₹29290
Tempo Traveller₹33980
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1680
AC Seater₹2760
Non-AC Sleeper₹2450
AC Sleeper₹3520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4340
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Train
Sleeper₹950
Economy₹1560
Third AC₹2170
Second AC₹3090
First AC₹4320
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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: Gaya to Kangra

1531 km · ~33h 17m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gaya

    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. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 383

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 533

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 683

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

  7. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 766

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 916

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1066

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

  10. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1148

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1298

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1448

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

  13. 83 km · 1h 39m 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: Gaya to Kangra

1531 km · ~34h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Gaya

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

  2. Gaya → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km

    ~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 766)

    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) · ~766 km

    ~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  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: Gaya to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Gaya Jn for Gaya, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 49h 5m in total

Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express#13151 · Express
08:40 PMBandhua
35h 50m218 stops
08:30 AM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h 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 · 49h 5m in total

Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express#13151 · Express
08:40 PMBandhua
35h 50m218 stops
08:30 AM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h 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 · 49h 50m in total

Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express#12379 · Superfast
07:55 PMBandhua
16h137 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

Gaya to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gaya to Kangra is about 1531 km by road, roughly 30.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1531 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,940 · Sedan ₹20,000 · SUV ₹26,180 · Innova / MUV ₹29,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,980
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,680 · AC Seater ₹2,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · AC Sleeper ₹3,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,560 · Third AC ₹2,170 · Second AC ₹3,090 · First AC ₹4,320

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

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