Roorkee to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Roorkee, Uttarakhand 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: Roorkee to Kangra
381 km · ~8h 17m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Roorkee
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KinnaurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RewalsarAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Roorkee to Kangra
381 km · ~8h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Roorkee
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Roorkee. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Roorkee → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~381 km
~8h 28m|Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,120
Usual tea / meal halts: Chail (~170 km)
- 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: Roorkee to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Roorkee for Roorkee, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 18h 27m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 18h 27m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 34h 38m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 15h 50m 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
Roorkee to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Roorkee to Kangra is about 381 km by road, roughly 7.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bilaspur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 381 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,290 · Sedan ₹5,050 · SUV ₹6,630 · Innova / MUV ₹7,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,680
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹420 · AC Seater ₹690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹610 · AC Sleeper ₹880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,120
- Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹410 · Third AC ₹560 · Second AC ₹790 · First AC ₹1,100
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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