Haldwani to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haldwani, Uttarakhand 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: Haldwani to Kangra
580 km · ~12h 16m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haldwani
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.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 290Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 440Look 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: Haldwani to Kangra
580 km · ~12h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Haldwani
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haldwani. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haldwani → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km
~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
- 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: Haldwani to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Haldwani, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 27h 15m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 3h 56m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 27h 15m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 50m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 27h 15m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 7h 24m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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
Haldwani to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Haldwani to Kangra is about 580 km by road, roughly 11.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 580 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,480 · Sedan ₹7,640 · SUV ₹10,010 · Innova / MUV ₹11,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,060
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹640 · AC Seater ₹1,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹930 · AC Sleeper ₹1,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹610 · Third AC ₹840 · Second AC ₹1,190 · First AC ₹1,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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