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Shivamogga to Kangra

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

2627 kmDistance
52.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29000
Sedan₹34250
SUV₹44810
Innova / MUV₹50110
Tempo Traveller₹58090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2890
AC Seater₹4730
Non-AC Sleeper₹4200
AC Sleeper₹6040
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7410
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Train
Sleeper₹1610
Economy₹2660
Third AC₹3710
Second AC₹5280
First AC₹7390
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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: Shivamogga to Kangra

2627 km · ~56h 32m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shivamogga

    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. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 438

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 588

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 738

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

  7. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 876

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1026

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1176

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

  10. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1314

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1464

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1614

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

  13. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1751

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1901

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2051

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

  16. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2189

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2339

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2489

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

  19. 138 km · 2h 45m 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: Shivamogga to Kangra

2627 km · ~58h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Shivamogga

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

  2. Shivamogga → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km

    ~19h 28m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 876)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km

    ~19h 28m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1751)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km

    ~19h 28m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  7. 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: Shivamogga to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Shimoga Town for Shivamogga, 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

Shivamogga to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shivamogga to Kangra is about 2627 km by road, roughly 52.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2627 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,000 · Sedan ₹34,250 · SUV ₹44,810 · Innova / MUV ₹50,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,890 · AC Seater ₹4,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,200 · AC Sleeper ₹6,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,660 · Third AC ₹3,710 · Second AC ₹5,280 · First AC ₹7,390

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

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