Salem to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu 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: Salem to Kangra
2964 km · ~63h 57m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Salem
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.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1270Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1694Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1844Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1994Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2117Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2267Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2417Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2541Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2691Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2841Look 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: Salem to Kangra
2964 km · ~65h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- Change buses at a major city (around km 988)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1976)
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 2 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- 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: Salem to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 66h 4m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 66h 4m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 66h 4m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 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
Salem to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Salem to Kangra is about 2964 km by road, roughly 59.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2964 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,700 · Sedan ₹38,630 · SUV ₹50,540 · Innova / MUV ₹56,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,260 · AC Seater ₹5,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · AC Sleeper ₹6,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,810 · Economy ₹2,990 · Third AC ₹4,180 · Second AC ₹5,960 · First AC ₹8,330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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