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Kharagpur to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kharagpur, West Bengal to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

2001 kmDistance
40 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22110
Sedan₹26110
SUV₹34170
Innova / MUV₹38220
Tempo Traveller₹44320
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2200
AC Seater₹3600
Non-AC Sleeper₹3200
AC Sleeper₹4600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5650
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Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2030
Third AC₹2830
Second AC₹4030
First AC₹5630
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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: Kharagpur to Kangra

2001 km · ~43h 21m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kharagpur

    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. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 400

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 550

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 700

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

  7. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 800

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 950

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1100

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

  10. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1201

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1351

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1501

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

  13. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1601

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1751

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1901

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

  16. 100 km · 2h 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: Kharagpur to Kangra

2001 km · ~44h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kharagpur

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

  2. Kharagpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 667)

    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) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1334)

    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) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  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: Kharagpur to Kangra

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 69h 31m in total

HOWRAH - PORBANDAR SF Exp#12906 · Superfast
12:14 AMBalichak
32h 41m288 stops
08:55 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 2h 25m 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

Kharagpur to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kharagpur to Kangra is about 2001 km by road, roughly 40 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2001 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,110 · Sedan ₹26,110 · SUV ₹34,170 · Innova / MUV ₹38,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,320
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,200 · AC Sleeper ₹4,600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,830 · Second AC ₹4,030 · First AC ₹5,630

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

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