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Tirunelveli to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

3386 kmDistance
67.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹37350
Sedan₹44120
SUV₹57710
Innova / MUV₹64530
Tempo Traveller₹74790
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3720
AC Seater₹6090
Non-AC Sleeper₹5420
AC Sleeper₹7790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9530
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Train
Sleeper₹2060
Economy₹3420
Third AC₹4770
Second AC₹6800
First AC₹9510
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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: Tirunelveli to Kangra

3386 km · ~73h 3m · About 68h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirunelveli

    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. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 423

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 573

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 723

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

  7. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 847

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 997

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1147

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

  10. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1270

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1420

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1570

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

  13. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1693

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1843

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1993

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

  16. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2116

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2266

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2416

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

  19. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2540

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2690

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2840

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

  22. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2963

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3113

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3263

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

  25. 123 km · 2h 28m 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: Tirunelveli to Kangra

3386 km · ~75h 16m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Tirunelveli → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km

    ~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km

    ~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km

    ~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  7. 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.

  8. change point 3 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~847 km

    ~18h 49m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  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: 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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