Batala to Dharamshala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Batala, Punjab to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 149 km
Approx Duration: 3.3 hrs
Route overview
Batala to Dharamshala is about 149 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Batala to Dharamshala
About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Batala. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Dharamshala
By bus: Batala to Dharamshala
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Batala. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Batala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Batala → Dharamshala. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~149 km Takes about 3h 19m. Tentative fare ₹160–₹470.
- Arrive in Dharamshala
By train: Batala to Dharamshala
The nearest railway stations are Batala Junction for Batala and Nagrota for Dharamshala. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 8h 1m in total: Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express (19225) 01:35 AM Kathunangal to 03:20 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52463) 04:00 AM Pathankot to 09:36 AM Paror — change at Pathankot (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 11h 41m in total: Ravi Express (14633) 09:37 AM Kathunangal to 11:40 AM Pathankot, then PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER (52469) 03:50 PM Pathankot to 09:18 PM Paror — change at Pathankot (about 4h 10m wait)
- With one change, 12h 8m in total: Ravi Express (14633) 09:37 AM Kathunangal to 11:40 AM Pathankot, then Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger (52461) 05:50 PM Pathankot to 09:45 PM Jawlmukhi Road — change at Pathankot (about 6h 10m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 149 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,740 · Sedan ₹2,040 · SUV ₹2,680 · Innova / MUV ₹3,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹240 · AC Sleeper ₹340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹470
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹180 · Third AC ₹240 · Second AC ₹330 · First AC ₹450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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