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Ongole to Kangra

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

2449 kmDistance
49 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27040
Sedan₹31940
SUV₹41780
Innova / MUV₹46730
Tempo Traveller₹54180
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2690
AC Seater₹4410
Non-AC Sleeper₹3920
AC Sleeper₹5630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6910
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Train
Sleeper₹1500
Economy₹2480
Third AC₹3460
Second AC₹4930
First AC₹6890
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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: Ongole to Kangra

2449 km · ~52h 59m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ongole

    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. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 408

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 558

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 708

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

  7. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 816

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 966

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1116

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

  10. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1225

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1375

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1525

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

  13. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1633

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1783

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1933

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

  16. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2041

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2191

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2341

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

  19. 108 km · 2h 10m 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: Ongole to Kangra

2449 km · ~54h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ongole

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

  2. Ongole → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~816 km

    ~18h 8m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 816)

    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) · ~816 km

    ~18h 8m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1633)

    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) · ~816 km

    ~18h 8m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330

  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: Ongole to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Ongole for Ongole, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 56h 33m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
01:12 PMSurareddipalem
45h 37m308 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 · 56h 33m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
01:12 PMSurareddipalem
47h 58m320 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 · 56h 33m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
01:12 PMSurareddipalem
47h 58m320 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

Ongole to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ongole to Kangra is about 2449 km by road, roughly 49 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2449 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,040 · Sedan ₹31,940 · SUV ₹41,780 · Innova / MUV ₹46,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,180
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,690 · AC Seater ₹4,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,920 · AC Sleeper ₹5,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,480 · Third AC ₹3,460 · Second AC ₹4,930 · First AC ₹6,890

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

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