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Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj

The distance from Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj is about 12 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

12 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹230

Sedan₹260

SUV₹350

Innova / MUV₹430

Tempo Traveller₹560

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹10

AC Seater₹20

Non-AC Sleeper₹20

AC Sleeper₹30

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹80

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Train

Sleeper₹40

Economy₹40

Third AC₹50

Second AC₹50

First AC₹60

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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 Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj is about 12 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj

12 km · ~14m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kangra Airport
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
12 km · 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in McLeod Ganj
McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in McLeod Ganj

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: Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj

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

Board at Kangra Airport
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kangra Airport. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kangra Airport → McLeod Ganj
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~12 km
~16m|Tentative fare ₹10–₹80
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Arrive in McLeod Ganj
McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in McLeod Ganj

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

By Train: Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj

Nearest railway stations: Kangra Mandir for Kangra Airport, Nagrota for McLeod Ganj.

Direct trains

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52466 · Passenger

09:46 AMKangra Mandir

7m1 stops

09:53 AMKangra

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JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger

12:46 PMKangra Mandir

7m1 stops

12:53 PMKangra

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BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger

04:05 PMKangra Mandir

8m1 stops

04:13 PMKangra

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Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger

07:46 PMKangra Mandir

7m1 stops

07:53 PMKangra

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PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger

08:24 PMKangra

7m1 stops

08:31 PMKangra Mandir

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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By Car

Approximately 12 km by road from Kangra Airport to McLeod Ganj, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 12 kmDuration: 1 hours

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By Train

The nearest railway station to McLeod Ganj is Nagrota railway station, about 16 km from the town centre.

Distance: 12 km

Railhead

Reach Nagrota railway station, then continue by local transport.

Nagrota railway station — about 16 km
Samloti railway station — about 16 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.