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Nellore to Kangra

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

2599 kmDistance
52 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28690
Sedan₹33890
SUV₹44330
Innova / MUV₹49580
Tempo Traveller₹57480
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2860
AC Seater₹4680
Non-AC Sleeper₹4160
AC Sleeper₹5980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7330
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Train
Sleeper₹1590
Economy₹2630
Third AC₹3670
Second AC₹5230
First AC₹7310
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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: Nellore to Kangra

2599 km · ~55h 59m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nellore

    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. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 866

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1016

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1166

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1300

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1450

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

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

  13. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1733

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1883

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2033

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

  16. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2166

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2316

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2466

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

  19. 133 km · 2h 40m 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: Nellore to Kangra

2599 km · ~57h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nellore

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

  2. Nellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km

    ~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 866)

    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) · ~866 km

    ~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1733)

    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) · ~866 km

    ~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  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: Nellore to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 57h 59m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
11:46 AMVedayapalem
47h 3m322 stops
10:49 AM+2dBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
11:34 AMBharoli Junction
6m1 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 57h 59m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
11:46 AMVedayapalem
49h 24m334 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 57h 59m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
11:46 AMVedayapalem
49h 24m334 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Nellore to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Kangra is about 2599 km by road, roughly 52 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2599 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,690 · Sedan ₹33,890 · SUV ₹44,330 · Innova / MUV ₹49,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,480
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,860 · AC Seater ₹4,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,160 · AC Sleeper ₹5,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,670 · Second AC ₹5,230 · First AC ₹7,310

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

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