Howrah to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal 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: Howrah to Kangra
2061 km · ~44h 33m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah
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.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 412Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 562Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 712Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 824Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 974Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1124Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1237Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1387Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1537Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1649Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1799Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1949Look 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: Howrah to Kangra
2061 km · ~45h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 687)
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) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1374)
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) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- 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: Howrah to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 45h 50m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 45h 50m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 56h 35m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 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
Howrah to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Howrah to Kangra is about 2061 km by road, roughly 41.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2061 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,770 · Sedan ₹26,890 · SUV ₹35,190 · Innova / MUV ₹39,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,270 · AC Seater ₹3,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,300 · AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,820
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,920 · Second AC ₹4,150 · First AC ₹5,800
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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