Jowai to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya 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: Jowai to Kangra
2233 km · ~48h · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jowai
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.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 447Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 893Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1043Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1193Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1340Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1490Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1640Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2086Look 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: Jowai to Kangra
2233 km · ~49h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jowai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jowai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jowai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 744)
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) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1489)
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) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- 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: Jowai to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 65h 2m in total
Change trains at Chunar — about 5h 9m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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
Jowai to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jowai to Kangra is about 2233 km by road, roughly 44.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2233 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,660 · Sedan ₹29,130 · SUV ₹38,110 · Innova / MUV ₹42,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,460 · AC Seater ₹4,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,570 · AC Sleeper ₹5,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,160 · Second AC ₹4,500 · First AC ₹6,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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