Route guide

Dharamshala to Karnal

355–385 km by road, 7–9 hours, from the Himalayas to Haryana's plains.

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Option 1 · Quickest

Via Una and Chandigarh

• Kangra, Una, Kiratpur Sahib, Ambala

• 355–366 km · 7–8 hours

Joins NH 44; best overall route.

Option 2

Via Hoshiarpur

• Chintpurni, Phagwara, Ludhiana

• About 375 km · 7.5–8.5 hours

Avoids Chandigarh traffic.

Option 3

Via Hamirpur

• Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kiratpur Sahib

• 370–385 km · 8–9 hours

Useful during diversions near Una.

By bus

Volvo and HRTC

• Board at Dharamshala Bus Stand

• Drops at Nirmal Kutia, Karnal Bus Stand

7h 20m–8.5 hours · ₹499–₹2,150.

By train

Via Chandigarh

• Road to Chandigarh: 5.5–6.5 hours

• Train to Karnal: 1.5–2.5 hours

Flying adds cost and transfers.

Plan the trip

Before You Go

• Stops: Kangra, Kiratpur Sahib, Kurukshetra

• Best: October to April

Watch for winter fog on the plains.

Plan your trip

Read the Full Dharamshala to Karnal Guide

Three routes, bus, train, costs and FAQs.

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