Kollam to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kollam, 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: Kollam to Kangra
3354 km · ~72h 25m · About 67h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kollam
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.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 839Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 989Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1139Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1258Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1558Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1677Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1827Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1977Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2096Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2246Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2396Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2516Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2666Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2816Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2935Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3085Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3235Look 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: Kollam to Kangra
3354 km · ~74h 36m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kollam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kollam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kollam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~839 km
~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 839)
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) · ~839 km
~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1677)
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) · ~839 km
~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2516)
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) · ~839 km
~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- 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: Kollam to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, 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
Kollam to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kollam to Kangra is about 3354 km by road, roughly 67.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3354 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,990 · Sedan ₹43,700 · SUV ₹57,170 · Innova / MUV ₹63,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹74,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,690 · AC Seater ₹6,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,370 · AC Sleeper ₹7,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,040 · Economy ₹3,380 · Third AC ₹4,730 · Second AC ₹6,740 · First AC ₹9,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Kangra guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kangra.
Related Tour Packages
- kangra masroor temples jawalamukhi tour package 4 days
- kangra tour package 3 days
- Ashtamudi Tour Package 2 Days
- Kollam Tour Package 1 Day
- Kollam Tour Package 2 Days
- Munroe Island Tour Package 2 Days
- Punalur Tour Package 2 Days
- Shendurney Tour Package 2 Days
- Thiruvananthapuram Tour Package 2 Days
- palampur tea gardens baijnath temple tour package 4 days
- palampur tour package 3 days
- Amritsar Dalhousie Patnitop Khajjiar Tour Package 5 Days