Karur to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karur, Tamil Nadu 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: Karur to Kangra
3065 km · ~65h 58m · About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karur
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.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 438Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 588Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 738Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 876Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1026Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1176Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1314Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1614Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1751Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1901Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2051Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2189Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2339Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2489Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2627Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2777Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2927Look 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: Karur to Kangra
3065 km · ~68h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Karur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Karur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 766)
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) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1533)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2299)
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 3 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- 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: Karur to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Karur for Karur, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 70h 10m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 70h 10m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 70h 10m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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
Karur to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karur to Kangra is about 3065 km by road, roughly 61.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3065 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,820 · Sedan ₹39,950 · SUV ₹52,260 · Innova / MUV ₹58,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,370 · AC Seater ₹5,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · AC Sleeper ₹7,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,870 · Economy ₹3,100 · Third AC ₹4,320 · Second AC ₹6,160 · First AC ₹8,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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