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Moga to Dharamsala

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

247 kmDistance
4.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2820
Sedan₹3310
SUV₹4350
Innova / MUV₹4890
Tempo Traveller₹5730
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹270
AC Seater₹440
Non-AC Sleeper₹400
AC Sleeper₹570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹740
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Train
Sleeper₹180
Economy₹280
Third AC₹380
Second AC₹520
First AC₹720
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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: Moga to Dharamsala

247 km · ~5h 16m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Moga

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Hariana

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 97 km · 1h 56m 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: Moga to Dharamsala

247 km · ~5h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Moga

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

  2. Moga → Dharamsala

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~247 km

    ~5h 29m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹740

    Usual tea / meal halts: Daulatpur (~170 km)

  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: Moga to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 27h 48m in total

Firozpur Ludhiana Sutlej Express#14630 · Express
05:57 PMMaheshari Sandhuan
1h 58m12 stops
07:55 PMLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 6h 40m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
02:35 AMLudhiana Jn
4h 15m30 stops
06:50 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 27h 48m in total

Firozpur Ludhiana Sutlej Express#14630 · Express
05:57 PMMaheshari Sandhuan
1h 58m12 stops
07:55 PMLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 8h 40m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
04:35 AMLudhiana Jn
3h 25m28 stops
08:00 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

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

2 changes · 27h 48m in total

Firozpur Ludhiana Sutlej Express#14630 · Express
05:57 PMMaheshari Sandhuan
1h 58m12 stops
07:55 PMLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 9h 10m wait

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
05:05 AMLudhiana Jn
5h 45m35 stops
10:50 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h wait

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

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

Moga to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Moga to Dharamsala is about 247 km by road, roughly 4.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 247 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,820 · Sedan ₹3,310 · SUV ₹4,350 · Innova / MUV ₹4,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,730
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹400 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹740
  • Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹380 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹720

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

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