Amritsar to Dharamshala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Amritsar, Punjab to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Amritsar to Dharamshala
197 km · ~4h 16m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Amritsar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NagrotaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
47 km · 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamshalaDharamshala, 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: Amritsar to Dharamshala
197 km · ~4h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Amritsar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Amritsar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Amritsar → Dharamshala
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~197 km
~4h 23m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹600
- Arrive in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, 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: Amritsar to Dharamshala
Nearest railway stations: Amritsar Jn for Amritsar, Nagrota for Dharamshala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait
1 change · 12h 3m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 4h 10m wait
1 change · 12h 30m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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.
Amritsar to Dharamshala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Amritsar to Dharamshala is about 197 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Batala.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 197 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,533 · Ertiga ₹9,601 · Innova ₹10,015 · Innova Crysta ₹12,334 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹17,048
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹600
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹580
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Amritsar to Dharamshala. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Qadian65 km from Amritsar
Punjab
Hotels in Dharamshala
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Dharamshala
Extend Your Trip
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