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Rajnandgaon to Kangra

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

1705 kmDistance

34.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18860

Sedan₹22270

SUV₹29140

Innova / MUV₹32600

Tempo Traveller₹37810

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1880

AC Seater₹3070

Non-AC Sleeper₹2730

AC Sleeper₹3920

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4820

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Train

Sleeper₹1050

Economy₹1740

Third AC₹2420

Second AC₹3440

First AC₹4800

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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.

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By Car: Rajnandgaon to Kangra

1705 km · ~36h 46m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Rajnandgaon
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 853
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1003
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1153
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1279
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1429
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1579
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Kangra

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: Rajnandgaon to Kangra

1705 km · ~37h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Rajnandgaon
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rajnandgaon. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Rajnandgaon → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~853 km
~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
Search buses Rajnandgaon to Kangra
Change buses at a major city (around km 853)
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) · ~853 km
~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
Search buses Rajnandgaon to Kangra
Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Kangra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Rajnandgaon to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Raj Nandgaon for Rajnandgaon, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 52h 25m in total

Chhattisgarh Express#18237 · Express

05:20 PMRasmara

38h 50m225 stops

08:10 AM^+2dAmritsar Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

09:15 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 25m15 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 57h 15m in total

HOWRAH - PORBANDAR SF Exp#12906 · Superfast

12:30 PMRasmara

20h 25m174 stops

08:55 AM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 2h 25m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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