Vijayawada to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 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: Vijayawada to Kangra
2326 km · ~50h 31m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vijayawada
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.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 775Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 925Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1075Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1163Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1313Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1463Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1551Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1851Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1938Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2088Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2238Look 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: Vijayawada to Kangra
2326 km · ~51h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vijayawada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vijayawada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vijayawada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 775)
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) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1551)
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 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- 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: Vijayawada to Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 54h 44m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 54h 44m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 54h 44m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
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
Vijayawada to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Vijayawada to Kangra is about 2326 km by road, roughly 46.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2326 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,690 · Sedan ₹30,340 · SUV ₹39,690 · Innova / MUV ₹44,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,680 · First AC ₹6,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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