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Mangaluru to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

2779 kmDistance
55.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹30670
Sedan₹36230
SUV₹47390
Innova / MUV₹53000
Tempo Traveller₹61440
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3060
AC Seater₹5000
Non-AC Sleeper₹4450
AC Sleeper₹6390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7830
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Train
Sleeper₹1700
Economy₹2810
Third AC₹3920
Second AC₹5590
First AC₹7810
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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: Mangaluru to Kangra

2779 km · ~60h 15m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

    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. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 397

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 547

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 697

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

  7. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 794

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 944

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1094

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

  10. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1191

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1341

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1491

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

  13. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1588

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1738

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1888

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

  16. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1985

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2135

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2285

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

  19. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2382

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2532

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2682

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

  22. 97 km · 1h 56m 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: Mangaluru to Kangra

2779 km · ~61h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mangaluru

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

  2. Mangaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~926 km

    ~20h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 926)

    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) · ~926 km

    ~20h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1853)

    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) · ~926 km

    ~20h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  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: Mangaluru to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, 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

Mangaluru to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Kangra is about 2779 km by road, roughly 55.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2779 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,670 · Sedan ₹36,230 · SUV ₹47,390 · Innova / MUV ₹53,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,440
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,060 · AC Seater ₹5,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,450 · AC Sleeper ₹6,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,830
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,810 · Third AC ₹3,920 · Second AC ₹5,590 · First AC ₹7,810

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

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