Mangaluru to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mangaluru, Karnataka 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: Mangaluru to Kangra
2779 km · ~60h 15m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mangaluru
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.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 794Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1094Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1191Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1341Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1588Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1738Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1888Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1985Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2135Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2285Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2382Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2682Look 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: Mangaluru to Kangra
2779 km · ~61h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Mangaluru → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~926 km
~20h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~926 km
~20h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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.
- change point 2 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~926 km
~20h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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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