Patna to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patna, Bihar 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: Patna to Kangra
1464 km · ~31h 57m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patna
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.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 366Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 516Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 666Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 732Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 882Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1032Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1098Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1248Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1398Look 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: Patna to Kangra
1464 km · ~32h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Patna
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patna. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patna → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km
~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100
- Change buses at a major city (around km 732)
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 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km
~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100
- 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: Patna to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Patna Jn for Patna, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 38h 40m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 5m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 38h 40m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 5m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 54h 36m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 16h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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
Patna to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patna to Kangra is about 1464 km by road, roughly 29.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1464 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,200 · Sedan ₹19,130 · SUV ₹25,040 · Innova / MUV ₹28,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,610 · AC Seater ₹2,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,150
- Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,490 · Third AC ₹2,080 · Second AC ₹2,960 · First AC ₹4,130
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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