Katra to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 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: Katra to Kangra
208 km · ~4h 30m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NurpurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Katra to Kangra
208 km · ~4h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katra → Kangra
AC Seater / Volvo · ~208 km
~4h 37m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹630
- 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: Katra to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 11m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 30m wait
1 change · 20h 34m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 12h 15m 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
Katra to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Kangra is about 208 km by road, roughly 4.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pathankot.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 208 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,390 · Sedan ₹2,800 · SUV ₹3,690 · Innova / MUV ₹4,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹230 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹330 · AC Sleeper ₹480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹630
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹320 · Second AC ₹450 · First AC ₹610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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