Tirunelveli to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Tirunelveli to Kangra
3386 km · ~73h 3m · About 68h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tirunelveli
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1270Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1693Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1843Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1993Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2116Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2266Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2416Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2540Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2840Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2963Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3113Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3263Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Tirunelveli to Kangra
3386 km · ~75h 16m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Tirunelveli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tirunelveli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tirunelveli → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km
~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 847)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km
~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1693)
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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km
~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2540)
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.
- change point 3 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km
~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- 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: Tirunelveli to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli, 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
Tirunelveli to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tirunelveli to Kangra is about 3386 km by road, roughly 67.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3386 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹37,350 · Sedan ₹44,120 · SUV ₹57,710 · Innova / MUV ₹64,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹74,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,720 · AC Seater ₹6,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,420 · AC Sleeper ₹7,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,530
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,060 · Economy ₹3,420 · Third AC ₹4,770 · Second AC ₹6,800 · First AC ₹9,510
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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