Meerut to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Meerut, 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: Meerut to Kangra
484 km · ~10h 21m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Meerut
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.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 242Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 392Look 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: Meerut to Kangra
484 km · ~10h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Meerut
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Meerut. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Meerut → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~484 km
~10h 45m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,410
- 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: Meerut to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Meerut City for Meerut, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 21h 18m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 21h 18m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 31h 9m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 3h 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
Meerut to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Meerut to Kangra is about 484 km by road, roughly 9.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 484 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,420 · Sedan ₹6,390 · SUV ₹8,380 · Innova / MUV ₹9,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,950
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹770 · AC Sleeper ₹1,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,410
- Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹510 · Third AC ₹710 · Second AC ₹1,000 · First AC ₹1,390
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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