Katra to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Katra to Dharamsala
203 km · ~4h 24m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near DalhousieAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamsalaDharamsala, 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: Katra to Dharamsala
203 km · ~4h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katra → Dharamsala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~203 km
~4h 31m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹620
- 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: Katra to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 17h 7m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 30m wait
1 change · 19h 1m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 15m wait
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
Katra to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Dharamsala is about 203 km by road, roughly 4.1 hours of travel time. The road passes near Chamba.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 203 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,330 · Sedan ₹2,740 · SUV ₹3,600 · Innova / MUV ₹4,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,770
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹620
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹440 · First AC ₹600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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