Guwahati to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Guwahati, Assam 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: Guwahati to Kangra
2132 km · ~45h 58m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Guwahati
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.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 853Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1003Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1153Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1279Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1429Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1706Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1856Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2006Look 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: Guwahati to Kangra
2132 km · ~47h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Guwahati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Guwahati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Guwahati → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~711 km
~15h 48m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 711)
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) · ~711 km
~15h 48m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1421)
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) · ~711 km
~15h 48m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- 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: Guwahati to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati for Guwahati, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 56h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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
Guwahati to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Guwahati to Kangra is about 2132 km by road, roughly 42.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2132 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,550 · Sedan ₹27,820 · SUV ₹36,390 · Innova / MUV ₹40,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,350 · AC Seater ₹3,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,410 · AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,310 · Economy ₹2,160 · Third AC ₹3,010 · Second AC ₹4,290 · First AC ₹6,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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