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Katihar to McLeod Ganj

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Katihar, Bihar to McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.

Approx Distance: 1720 km

Approx Duration: 38.2 hrs

Route overview

Katihar to McLeod Ganj is about 1720 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.

By car: Katihar to McLeod Ganj

About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Katihar. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 860. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1010. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1160. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1290. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1440. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1590. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Arrive in McLeod Ganj

By bus: Katihar to McLeod Ganj

2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Katihar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Katihar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km Takes about 19h 7m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460.
Change buses at a major city (around km 860). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards McLeod Ganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → McLeod Ganj. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km Takes about 19h 7m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460.
Arrive in McLeod Ganj

By train: Katihar to McLeod Ganj

The nearest railway stations are Katihar Jn for Katihar and Nagrota for McLeod Ganj. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With two changes, 45h 5m in total: NEW JALPAIGURI - AMRITSAR Karmabhoomi Exp (12407) 10:37 AM Meenapur to 04:08 PM Jalandhar City, then Jalandhar Pathankot Passenger (54621) 05:30 PM Jalandhar City to 08:55 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 07:42 AM Paror — change at Jalandhar City (about 1h 22m wait) and Pathankot (about 5h 20m wait)
With two changes, 55h 4m in total: GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp (15651) 12:38 AM Meenapur to 12:20 PM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Mail (14034) 04:15 PM Jammu Tawi to 06:45 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 07:42 AM Paror — change at Jammu Tawi (about 3h 55m wait) and Pathankot (about 7h 30m wait)
With two changes, 55h 4m in total: GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp (15651) 12:38 AM Meenapur to 12:20 PM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu-Rourkela Express (18102) 02:30 PM Jammu Tawi to 04:25 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 07:42 AM Paror — change at Jammu Tawi (about 2h 10m wait) and Pathankot (about 9h 50m wait)

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.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1720 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,020 · Sedan ₹22,460 · SUV ₹29,390 · Innova / MUV ₹32,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,140
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · AC Sleeper ₹3,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,870
Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,440 · Second AC ₹3,470 · First AC ₹4,850

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

Katihar to McLeod Ganj

Route overview

By car: Katihar to McLeod Ganj

By bus: Katihar to McLeod Ganj

By train: Katihar to McLeod Ganj

Tentative fare estimate

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