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Sonipat to Kangra

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

458 kmDistance
9.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5140
Sedan₹6050
SUV₹7940
Innova / MUV₹8900
Tempo Traveller₹10380
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹500
AC Seater₹820
Non-AC Sleeper₹730
AC Sleeper₹1050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1330
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Train
Sleeper₹300
Economy₹490
Third AC₹670
Second AC₹950
First AC₹1310
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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: Sonipat to Kangra

458 km · ~9h 50m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sonipat

    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. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 229

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 379

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

  5. 79 km · 1h 35m 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: Sonipat to Kangra

458 km · ~10h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sonipat

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

  2. Sonipat → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~458 km

    ~10h 11m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,330

  3. 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: Sonipat to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Sonipat for Sonipat, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
10:31 PMHolambi Kalan
12h 19m75 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
4h 41m19 stops
08:31 PMKangra Mandir

1 change · 22h in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express
10:31 PMHolambi Kalan
12h 19m75 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
4h 41m19 stops
08:31 PMKangra Mandir

1 change · 22h 27m in total

Delhi-Pathankot Express#14037 · Express
08:19 AMHolambi Kalan
9h 41m75 stops
06:00 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
4h 31m14 stops
06:46 AMKangra Mandir

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

Sonipat to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sonipat to Kangra is about 458 km by road, roughly 9.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 458 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,140 · Sedan ₹6,050 · SUV ₹7,940 · Innova / MUV ₹8,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,380
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹500 · AC Seater ₹820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹730 · AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹490 · Third AC ₹670 · Second AC ₹950 · First AC ₹1,310

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

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