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Mandi to Dharamsala

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

105 kmDistance
2.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1260
Sedan₹1470
SUV₹1940
Innova / MUV₹2200
Tempo Traveller₹2610
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹120
AC Seater₹190
Non-AC Sleeper₹170
AC Sleeper₹240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹340
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Train
Sleeper₹90
Economy₹140
Third AC₹180
Second AC₹240
First AC₹320
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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: Mandi to Dharamsala

105 km · ~2h 6m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandi

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

  2. 105 km · 2h 6m 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: Mandi to Dharamsala

105 km · ~2h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mandi

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

  2. Mandi → Dharamsala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~105 km

    ~2h 20m|Tentative fare ₹120–₹340

  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: Mandi to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

Direct trains

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52466 · Passenger
07:29 AMMajhairan Himachal
1h 3m5 stops
08:32 AMParor
JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
10:59 AMMajhairan Himachal
1h 16m7 stops
12:15 PMNagrota
BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:20 PMMajhairan Himachal
1h 14m7 stops
03:34 PMNagrota
Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52474 · Passenger
04:08 PMMajhairan Himachal
1h 19m7 stops
05:27 PMNagrota
Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
05:43 PMMajhairan Himachal
51m5 stops
06:34 PMParor

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

Mandi to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandi to Dharamsala is about 105 km by road, roughly 2.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 105 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,260 · Sedan ₹1,470 · SUV ₹1,940 · Innova / MUV ₹2,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,610
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹120 · AC Seater ₹190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹170 · AC Sleeper ₹240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹140 · Third AC ₹180 · Second AC ₹240 · First AC ₹320

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

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