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Kangra to Dharamsala

The distance from Kangra to Dharamsala is about 18 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

18 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹300

Sedan₹330

SUV₹460

Innova / MUV₹540

Tempo Traveller₹700

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹20

AC Seater₹30

Non-AC Sleeper₹30

AC Sleeper₹40

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹100

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Train

Sleeper₹40

Economy₹50

Third AC₹60

Second AC₹70

First AC₹80

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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 to Dharamsala is about 18 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Kangra to Dharamsala

18 km · ~22m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kangra
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
18 km · 22m 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: Kangra to Dharamsala

18 km · ~24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Kangra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kangra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kangra → Dharamsala
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~18 km
~24m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100
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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: Kangra to Dharamsala

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

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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PATHANKOT - JOGINDER NAGAR PASSENGER#52473 · Passenger

02:55 PMKangra

7m1 stops

03:02 PMKangra Mandir

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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.

Transport Options

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By Car

Approximately 18 km by road from Kangra to Dharamsala, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 18 kmDuration: 1 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: 18 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.