Ranchi to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand 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: Ranchi to Kangra
1713 km · ~36h 56m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
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.
128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 428Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 578Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 728Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 857Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1007Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1157Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1285Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1435Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1585Look 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: Ranchi to Kangra
1713 km · ~38h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~857 km
~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 857)
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) · ~857 km
~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- 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: Ranchi to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 53h 21m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
1 change · 54h 35m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h wait
1 change · 63h 36m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 15h 25m 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
Ranchi to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Kangra is about 1713 km by road, roughly 34.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1713 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,940 · Sedan ₹22,370 · SUV ₹29,270 · Innova / MUV ₹32,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,880 · AC Seater ₹3,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · AC Sleeper ₹3,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,740 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,460 · First AC ₹4,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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