Lucknow to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 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: Lucknow to Kangra
960 km · ~20h 12m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
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.
170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 320Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 470Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 640Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 790Look 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: Lucknow to Kangra
960 km · ~21h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~960 km
~21h 20m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740
- 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: Lucknow to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 26h 5m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 26h 5m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 41h 19m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 7h 15m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 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
Lucknow to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Lucknow to Kangra is about 960 km by road, roughly 19.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 960 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,660 · Sedan ₹12,580 · SUV ₹16,470 · Innova / MUV ₹18,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,060 · AC Seater ₹1,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,370 · Second AC ₹1,950 · First AC ₹2,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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