There are 5 ways to get from Makhu to McLeod Ganj by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Makhu to Pathankot Cantttrain 19223
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to McLeod Ganjtaxi
5h 43m₹3,477–5,351Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Makhu to Pathankot Cantttrain 19223
- Take the bus from Pathankot to Kangrabus 1407
10h 11m₹617–2,041Bus
- Take the bus from Zira, Punjab to Amritsar, Punjabbus Zira, Punjab - Amritsar, Punjab
- Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Amritsar, Punjab - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
8h 54mDrive 223.4 km
- Drive from Makhu to McLeod Ganjcar 223.4 km
4h 12m₹2,521–3,641Taxi
- Take the taxi from Makhu to McLeod Ganjtaxi 223.4 km
4h 12m₹8,500–11,000
Makhu to McLeod Ganj by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makhu to McLeod Ganj is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Makhu to McLeod Ganj is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhu to McLeod Ganj. However, there are services departing from Zira, Punjab and arriving at Dharamsala via Amritsar, Punjab and Kangra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Makhu and McLeod Ganj is 280 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Makhu to McLeod Ganj without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Makhu to McLeod Ganj, including transfers.
Makhu to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by Vinod Bus Service, depart from Zira, Punjab station.
Makhu to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by Vinod Bus Service, arrive at Amritsar, Punjab station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhu to McLeod Ganj is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Makhu to McLeod Ganj.
There are 483+ hotels available in McLeod Ganj.
What companies run services between Makhu, India and McLeod Ganj, India?
You can take a vehicle from Makhu to Dharamsala via Zira, Punjab, Amritsar, Punjab, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 8h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Makhu to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Makhu to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Pathankot to Kangra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–550
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹330–440
- AC Himdhara
- ₹400–550
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