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Tirupati to Kangra

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

2702 kmDistance
54 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29820
Sedan₹35230
SUV₹46080
Innova / MUV₹51540
Tempo Traveller₹59740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2970
AC Seater₹4860
Non-AC Sleeper₹4320
AC Sleeper₹6210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7620
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Train
Sleeper₹1650
Economy₹2730
Third AC₹3810
Second AC₹5430
First AC₹7600
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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: Tirupati to Kangra

2702 km · ~58h 42m · About 54h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirupati

    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. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

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

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 772

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 922

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1072

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

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1158

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1308

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1458

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

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1544

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1694

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1844

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

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1930

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2080

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2230

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

  19. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2316

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2466

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2616

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

  22. 86 km · 1h 43m 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: Tirupati to Kangra

2702 km · ~60h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tirupati

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

  2. Tirupati → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~901 km

    ~20h 1m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 901)

    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) · ~901 km

    ~20h 1m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1801)

    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 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~901 km

    ~20h 1m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  7. 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: Tirupati to Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Tirupati Main for Tirupati, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 60h 53m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
08:52 AMKotala
49h 57m340 stops
10:49 AM+2dBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
11:34 AMBharoli Junction
6m1 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 60h 53m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
08:52 AMKotala
52h 18m352 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 60h 53m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
08:52 AMKotala
52h 18m352 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Tirupati to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirupati to Kangra is about 2702 km by road, roughly 54 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2702 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,820 · Sedan ₹35,230 · SUV ₹46,080 · Innova / MUV ₹51,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,970 · AC Seater ₹4,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,320 · AC Sleeper ₹6,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,620
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,650 · Economy ₹2,730 · Third AC ₹3,810 · Second AC ₹5,430 · First AC ₹7,600

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

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