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Kanchipuram to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

2821 kmDistance
56.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31130
Sedan₹36770
SUV₹48110
Innova / MUV₹53800
Tempo Traveller₹62360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3100
AC Seater₹5080
Non-AC Sleeper₹4510
AC Sleeper₹6490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7950
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Train
Sleeper₹1720
Economy₹2850
Third AC₹3980
Second AC₹5670
First AC₹7930
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kanchipuram to Kangra

2821 km · ~61h 5m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanchipuram

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 403

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 553

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 703

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 806

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 956

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1106

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1209

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1359

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1509

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1612

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1762

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1912

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2015

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2165

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2315

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2418

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2568

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2718

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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: Kanchipuram to Kangra

2821 km · ~62h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kanchipuram

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanchipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kanchipuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~940 km

    ~20h 53m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 940)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~940 km

    ~20h 53m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1881)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~940 km

    ~20h 53m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  7. 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: Kanchipuram to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, Kangra for Kangra.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Kanchipuram to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanchipuram to Kangra is about 2821 km by road, roughly 56.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2821 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,130 · Sedan ₹36,770 · SUV ₹48,110 · Innova / MUV ₹53,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,100 · AC Seater ₹5,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,510 · AC Sleeper ₹6,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,950
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,720 · Economy ₹2,850 · Third AC ₹3,980 · Second AC ₹5,670 · First AC ₹7,930

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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