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Srinagar to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

338 kmDistance
6.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3820
Sedan₹4490
SUV₹5900
Innova / MUV₹6620
Tempo Traveller₹7740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹370
AC Seater₹610
Non-AC Sleeper₹540
AC Sleeper₹780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1000
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Train
Sleeper₹230
Economy₹370
Third AC₹500
Second AC₹710
First AC₹980
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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: Srinagar to Kangra

338 km · ~7h 6m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Srinagar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Patnitop

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 188 km · 3h 46m 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: Srinagar to Kangra

338 km · ~7h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Srinagar

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

  2. Srinagar → Kangra

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~338 km

    ~7h 31m|Tentative fare ₹370–₹1,000

    Usual tea / meal halts: Bhadarwah (~170 km)

  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: Srinagar to 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

Srinagar to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Srinagar to Kangra is about 338 km by road, roughly 6.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 338 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,820 · Sedan ₹4,490 · SUV ₹5,900 · Innova / MUV ₹6,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹370 · AC Seater ₹610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹540 · AC Sleeper ₹780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,000
  • Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹500 · Second AC ₹710 · First AC ₹980

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

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