Dharamshala to Chandigarh Road Distance: 240 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Dharamshala → Kangra → Una → Rupnagar → Chandigarh
Six-lane GT Road, dhaba halts and the Golden Temple by evening.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
240km
Drive time
5hrs
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Driving Dharamshala to Chandigarh: what this corridor is like
The fastest road in the north
NH-44 is six lanes almost the whole way; a sedan does Delhi–Chandigarh in four hours and Delhi–Amritsar in seven with one dhaba stop.
Wagah timed to the minute
The border ceremony has a fixed start; the driver leaves Amritsar with the margin it needs and knows the parking that avoids the walk.
Group and family fleets
Baraat tempos, Innovas for joint families and sedans for the tricity run — the corridor is served by the full fleet.
How far is Chandigarh from Dharamshala?
The distance from Dharamshala to Chandigarh is 240 km by road via NH-20 via Una, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 5-6 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
240 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,714
Dharamshala to Chandigarh distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 240 km (149 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 5-6 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-20 via Una
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,714 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Dharamshala to Chandigarh: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 240 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 6-8 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Dharamshala to Chandigarh, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Dharamshala to Chandigarh cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 240 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
March to June, September to November.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Dharamshala and the drop anywhere in Chandigarh. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Dharamshala to Chandigarh FAQs
What is the distance from Dharamshala to Chandigarh by road?
Dharamshala to Chandigarh is 240 km by road via NH-20 via Una via Kangra and Una and Rupnagar. It is the same road as Chandigarh to Dharamshala driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Dharamshala to Chandigarh?
About 5-6 hours for the 240 km. Good highway with scenic mountain stretches.
What does a one-way cab from Dharamshala to Chandigarh cost?
₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Dharamshala to Chandigarh charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Dharamshala to Chandigarh costs the same as Chandigarh to Dharamshala for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Dharamshala to Chandigarh?
March to June, September to November.
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