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Jalpaiguri to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

1765 kmDistance

35.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹19520

Sedan₹23050

SUV₹30160

Innova / MUV₹33740

Tempo Traveller₹39130

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1940

AC Seater₹3180

Non-AC Sleeper₹2820

AC Sleeper₹4060

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4990

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Train

Sleeper₹1090

Economy₹1800

Third AC₹2500

Second AC₹3560

First AC₹4970

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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.

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By Car: Jalpaiguri to Kangra

1765 km · ~37h 58m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Jalpaiguri
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 883
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1033
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1183
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1324
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1474
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1624
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Kangra

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: Jalpaiguri to Kangra

1765 km · ~39h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Jalpaiguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jalpaiguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Jalpaiguri → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
Search buses Jalpaiguri to Kangra
Change buses at a major city (around km 883)
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 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
Search buses Jalpaiguri to Kangra
Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Kangra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Jalpaiguri to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Jalpaiguri Road for Jalpaiguri, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 49h 56m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp#15651 · Express

07:49 PMAltagram

40h 31m337 stops

12:20 PM^+2dJammu Tawi

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 49h 56m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp#15651 · Express

07:49 PMAltagram

40h 31m337 stops

12:20 PM^+2dJammu Tawi

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 57h 35m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani

12:10 PMAltagram

13h 21m157 stops

01:31 AM^+1dChunar

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chunar — about 5h 9m wait

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

06:40 AMChunar

28h 10m184 stops

10:50 AM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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