Kochi to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala 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: Kochi to Kangra
3204 km · ~69h 25m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
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.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 801Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 951Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1101Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1202Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1352Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1502Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1602Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1752Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1902Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2003Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2153Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2303Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2804Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2954Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3104Look 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: Kochi to Kangra
3204 km · ~71h 12m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kochi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kochi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~801 km
~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 801)
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) · ~801 km
~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1602)
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) · ~801 km
~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2403)
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) · ~801 km
~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- 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: Kochi to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Kangra for Kangra.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Kochi to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kochi to Kangra is about 3204 km by road, roughly 64.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3204 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,340 · Sedan ₹41,750 · SUV ₹54,620 · Innova / MUV ₹61,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹70,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,520 · AC Seater ₹5,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,130 · AC Sleeper ₹7,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,950 · Economy ₹3,230 · Third AC ₹4,520 · Second AC ₹6,440 · First AC ₹9,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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