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Pathanamthitta to Kangra

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

3301 kmDistance
66 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹36410
Sedan₹43010
SUV₹56270
Innova / MUV₹62920
Tempo Traveller₹72920
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3630
AC Seater₹5940
Non-AC Sleeper₹5280
AC Sleeper₹7590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9290
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Train
Sleeper₹2010
Economy₹3330
Third AC₹4650
Second AC₹6630
First AC₹9270
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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: Pathanamthitta to Kangra

3301 km · ~71h 21m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathanamthitta

    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. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 413

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 563

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 713

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

  7. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 825

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 975

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1125

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

  10. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1238

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1388

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1538

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

  13. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1651

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1801

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1951

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

  16. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2063

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2213

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2363

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

  19. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2476

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2626

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2776

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

  22. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2888

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3038

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3188

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

  25. 113 km · 2h 15m 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: Pathanamthitta to Kangra

3301 km · ~73h 20m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pathanamthitta

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

  2. Pathanamthitta → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 825)

    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) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1651)

    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 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2476)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  9. 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: Pathanamthitta to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Chengannur for Pathanamthitta, 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

Pathanamthitta to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathanamthitta to Kangra is about 3301 km by road, roughly 66 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3301 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,410 · Sedan ₹43,010 · SUV ₹56,270 · Innova / MUV ₹62,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,920
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,630 · AC Seater ₹5,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,280 · AC Sleeper ₹7,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,290
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,010 · Economy ₹3,330 · Third AC ₹4,650 · Second AC ₹6,630 · First AC ₹9,270

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

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