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Katihar to Kangra

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

1716 kmDistance

34.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18980

Sedan₹22410

SUV₹29320

Innova / MUV₹32800

Tempo Traveller₹38050

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1890

AC Seater₹3090

Non-AC Sleeper₹2750

AC Sleeper₹3950

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4850

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Train

Sleeper₹1060

Economy₹1750

Third AC₹2430

Second AC₹3460

First AC₹4830

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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: Katihar to Kangra

1716 km · ~36h 59m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Katihar
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.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1287
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1437
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1587
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m 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: Katihar to Kangra

1716 km · ~38h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
Search buses Katihar to Kangra
Change buses at a major city (around km 858)
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) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
Search buses Katihar 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: Katihar to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 45h 7m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp#15651 · Express

12:38 AMMeenapur

35h 42m304 stops

12:20 PM^+1dJammu 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 · 45h 7m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp#15651 · Express

12:38 AMMeenapur

35h 42m304 stops

12:20 PM^+1dJammu 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 · 53h 58m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani

03:47 PMMeenapur

9h 45m86 stops

01:32 AM^+1dChunar

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chunar — about 5h 8m 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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