Palampur is well-connected by road, though it retains the slow-paced transit typical of a hill station.
* **Roads:** The town is situated on National Highway 154 (Pathankot-Mandi), making it easily accessible by car and bus. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and private operators run frequent buses to Delhi, Chandigarh, and neighboring towns like Dharamshala. * **Rail:** The Palampur Himachal railway station, located in Maranda, sits on the historic Kangra Valley Railway. This narrow-gauge train offers a highly scenic, albeit slow, route connecting Pathankot to Jogindernagar. * **Air:** The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport in Kangra (approx. 37 km away), offering daily flights to Delhi. * **Local Transit:** Auto-rickshaws, local taxis, and local buses are the primary modes of transport, though the town’s center is highly walkable.