Delhi to McLeod Ganj
The distance from Delhi to McLeod Ganj is about 515 km by road, roughly 10.5 hours (estimated).
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.
Overview
The distance from Delhi to McLeod Ganj is about 515 km by road, roughly 10.5 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Delhi to McLeod Ganj
515 km · ~10h 58m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Delhi
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.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 258Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Arrive in McLeod GanjMcLeod Ganj, 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: Delhi to McLeod Ganj
515 km · ~11h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Delhi → McLeod Ganj
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~515 km
~11h 27m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490
- Arrive in McLeod Ganj
McLeod Ganj, 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: Delhi to McLeod Ganj
Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Nagrota for McLeod Ganj.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 23h 8m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 50m wait
1 change · 23h 42m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait
1 change · 24h 38m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 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
By Car
Approximately 515 km by road from Delhi to McLeod Ganj, roughly 10.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to McLeod Ganj is Nagrota railway station, about 16 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Nagrota railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Nagrota railway station — about 16 km
- Samloti railway station — about 16 km
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
515 km
10.5 hours
Approximately 515 km by road from Delhi to McLeod Ganj, roughly 10.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
515 km
The nearest railway station to McLeod Ganj is Nagrota railway station, about 16 km from the town centre.
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About 515 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Kangra Airport (DHM), about 10 km away.
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