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Thrissur to Kangra

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

3118 kmDistance
62.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34400
Sedan₹40630
SUV₹53160
Innova / MUV₹59440
Tempo Traveller₹68900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3430
AC Seater₹5610
Non-AC Sleeper₹4990
AC Sleeper₹7170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8780
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Train
Sleeper₹1900
Economy₹3150
Third AC₹4400
Second AC₹6270
First AC₹8760
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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: Thrissur to Kangra

3118 km · ~67h 2m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thrissur

    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. 145 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

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

  7. 145 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 891

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1041

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1191

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

  10. 145 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1336

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1486

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1636

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

  13. 145 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1782

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1932

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2082

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

  16. 145 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2227

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2377

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2527

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

  19. 145 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2673

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2823

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2973

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

  22. 145 km · 2h 55m 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: Thrissur to Kangra

3118 km · ~69h 20m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thrissur

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

  2. Thrissur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 780)

    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) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1559)

    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 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2339)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  9. 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: Thrissur to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Punkunnam for Thrissur, 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

Thrissur to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thrissur to Kangra is about 3118 km by road, roughly 62.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3118 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,400 · Sedan ₹40,630 · SUV ₹53,160 · Innova / MUV ₹59,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,900
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,430 · AC Seater ₹5,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · AC Sleeper ₹7,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,900 · Economy ₹3,150 · Third AC ₹4,400 · Second AC ₹6,270 · First AC ₹8,760

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

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