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Sambalpur to Kangra

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

1829 kmDistance
36.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20220
Sedan₹23880
SUV₹31240
Innova / MUV₹34950
Tempo Traveller₹40540
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2010
AC Seater₹3290
Non-AC Sleeper₹2930
AC Sleeper₹4210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5170
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Train
Sleeper₹1130
Economy₹1860
Third AC₹2590
Second AC₹3690
First AC₹5150
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Sambalpur to Kangra

1829 km · ~39h 55m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sambalpur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 366

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 516

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 666

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 732

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 882

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1032

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1097

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1247

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1397

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1463

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1613

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1763

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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: Sambalpur to Kangra

1829 km · ~40h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sambalpur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sambalpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Sambalpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~915 km

    ~20h 20m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 915)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~915 km

    ~20h 20m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610

  5. 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: Sambalpur to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Kangra for Kangra.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Sambalpur to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sambalpur to Kangra is about 1829 km by road, roughly 36.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1829 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,220 · Sedan ₹23,880 · SUV ₹31,240 · Innova / MUV ₹34,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,010 · AC Seater ₹3,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,930 · AC Sleeper ₹4,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,170
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,860 · Third AC ₹2,590 · Second AC ₹3,690 · First AC ₹5,150

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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