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Dharamsala to Dalhousie

The distance from Dharamsala to Dalhousie is about 57 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). The trip to Dalhousie is a long one if you are heading from Delhi. It usually

57 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹730

Sedan₹840

SUV₹1120

Innova / MUV₹1280

Tempo Traveller₹1550

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹60

AC Seater₹100

Non-AC Sleeper₹90

AC Sleeper₹130

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹210

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Train

Sleeper₹60

Economy₹90

Third AC₹110

Second AC₹140

First AC₹190

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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 Dharamsala to Dalhousie is about 57 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). The trip to Dalhousie is a long one if you are heading from Delhi. It usually involves taking an overnight train to Pathankot (about 10 hr) and then a 2–3 hr drive from Pathankot to Dalhousie.

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By Car: Dharamsala to Dalhousie

57 km · ~1h 8m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Dharamsala
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
57 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dalhousie
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dalhousie

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: Dharamsala to Dalhousie

57 km · ~1h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Dharamsala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dharamsala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Dharamsala → Dalhousie
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~57 km
~1h 16m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹210
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Arrive in Dalhousie
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dalhousie

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

By Train: Dharamsala to Dalhousie

Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamsala, Bharoli Junction (about 50 km away) for Dalhousie.

Direct trains

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52462 · Passenger

04:45 AMJawlmukhi Road

3h 50m16 stops

08:35 AMPathankot

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Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52466 · Passenger

09:54 AMKangra

4h 26m16 stops

02:20 PMPathankot

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BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger

04:14 PMKangra

4h 11m18 stops

08:25 PMPathankot

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Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52474 · Passenger

06:05 PMKangra

4h 30m16 stops

10:35 PMPathankot

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Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger

07:54 PMKangra

4h 1m12 stops

11:55 PMPathankot

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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.