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Kapurthala to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kapurthala, Punjab to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

167 kmDistance
3.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1940
Sedan₹2270
SUV₹2990
Innova / MUV₹3370
Tempo Traveller₹3970
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹180
AC Seater₹300
Non-AC Sleeper₹270
AC Sleeper₹380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹520
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹200
Third AC₹260
Second AC₹360
First AC₹500
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kapurthala to Dharamsala

167 km · ~3h 20m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kapurthala

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 167 km · 3h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Kapurthala to Dharamsala

167 km · ~3h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kapurthala

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kapurthala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kapurthala → Dharamsala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~167 km

    ~3h 43m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹520

  3. Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Kapurthala to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Hamira for Kapurthala, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 8h 23m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:55 PMJalandhar City
2h 15m26 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
5h 28m21 stops
09:18 PMParor

1 change · 8h 50m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:55 PMJalandhar City
2h 15m26 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

1 change · 10h 6m in total

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
11:30 PMJalandhar City
3h 50m26 stops
03:20 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52463 · Passenger
04:00 AMPathankot
5h 36m21 stops
09:36 AMParor

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

Kapurthala to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kapurthala to Dharamsala is about 167 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Hoshiarpur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 167 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,940 · Sedan ₹2,270 · SUV ₹2,990 · Innova / MUV ₹3,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,970
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹270 · AC Sleeper ₹380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹520
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹200 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹500

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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