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Karwar to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karwar, Karnataka to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

2514 kmDistance
50.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27750
Sedan₹32780
SUV₹42890
Innova / MUV₹47970
Tempo Traveller₹55610
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2770
AC Seater₹4530
Non-AC Sleeper₹4020
AC Sleeper₹5780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7090
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Train
Sleeper₹1540
Economy₹2540
Third AC₹3550
Second AC₹5060
First AC₹7070
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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: Karwar to Kangra

2514 km · ~54h 17m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karwar

    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. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

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

  7. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 838

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 988

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1138

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

  10. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1257

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1407

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1557

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

  13. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1676

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1826

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1976

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

  16. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2095

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2245

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2395

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

  19. 119 km · 2h 23m 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: Karwar to Kangra

2514 km · ~55h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karwar

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

  2. Karwar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~838 km

    ~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 838)

    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) · ~838 km

    ~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1676)

    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) · ~838 km

    ~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  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: Karwar to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Karwar for Karwar, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 70h 8m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
11:37 PMHarwada
35h 57m271 stops
11:34 AM+2dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 9h 6m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
10h 10m76 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 70h 8m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
11:37 PMHarwada
35h 55m270 stops
11:32 AM+2dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 10h 44m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
9h 44m79 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 70h 10m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
11:35 PMHarwada
20h 30m137 stops
08:05 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 15h 15m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Karwar to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karwar to Kangra is about 2514 km by road, roughly 50.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2514 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,750 · Sedan ₹32,780 · SUV ₹42,890 · Innova / MUV ₹47,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,610
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,770 · AC Seater ₹4,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,020 · AC Sleeper ₹5,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,540 · Economy ₹2,540 · Third AC ₹3,550 · Second AC ₹5,060 · First AC ₹7,070

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

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