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Chandigarh to Dharamsala

The distance from Chandigarh to Dharamsala is about 213 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours (estimated).

213 kmDistance

4.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2440

Sedan₹2870

SUV₹3770

Innova / MUV₹4250

Tempo Traveller₹4990

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹230

AC Seater₹380

Non-AC Sleeper₹340

AC Sleeper₹490

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹650

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Train

Sleeper₹160

Economy₹240

Third AC₹330

Second AC₹460

First AC₹630

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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.

Overview

The distance from Chandigarh to Dharamsala is about 213 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Chandigarh to Dharamsala

213 km · ~4h 36m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Chandigarh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Tira Sujanpur
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Tira Sujanpur
63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Chandigarh to Dharamsala

213 km · ~4h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Chandigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chandigarh → Dharamsala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~213 km
~4h 44m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹650
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Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chandigarh to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Chandigarh, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 26h 45m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto

07:00 PMChandigarh

4h 15m34 stops

11:15 PMAmritsar Jn

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

09:15 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 25m15 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 26h 45m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto

07:00 PMChandigarh

4h 15m34 stops

11:15 PMAmritsar Jn

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 5h 25m wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger

04:40 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 55m15 stops

07:35 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 26h 45m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto

07:00 PMChandigarh

4h 15m34 stops

11:15 PMAmritsar Jn

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 7h wait

Amritsar Pathankot DMU#54613 · Passenger

06:15 AMAmritsar Jn

3h 20m15 stops

09:35 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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

By Car4.5 hoursFASTEST By Train

By Car

Approximately 213 km by road from Chandigarh to Dharamsala, roughly 4.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 213 kmDuration: 4.5 hours

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By Train

The nearest railway station to Dharamsala is Samloti railway station, about 14 km from the town centre.

Distance: 213 km

Railhead

Reach Samloti railway station, then continue by local transport.

Samloti railway station — about 14 km
Nagrota railway station — about 14 km

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Travel Tips

It was the case that some public HRTC buses to New Delhi and Pathankot go all the way to the main square of McLeod Ganj, where you could also book advance tickets for the return trip, but this seems no longer to be the case.

Privately operated buses travel from Manali, Dehradun and New Delhi (many via Chandigarh).

From Pathankot – Unreserved HRTC buses from Pathankot cost ₹200 (Jul 2023) and take 3–4 hr to Dharamsala.

From Amritsar (usually via Pathankot) – There are direct private buses leaving in the afternoon for ₹800 that are advertised as taking 5 hr.