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Ahmedabad to Dharamsala

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

1413 kmDistance

28.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹15640

Sedan₹18470

SUV₹24170

Innova / MUV₹27050

Tempo Traveller₹31390

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1550

AC Seater₹2540

Non-AC Sleeper₹2260

AC Sleeper₹3250

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4010

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Train

Sleeper₹880

Economy₹1440

Third AC₹2010

Second AC₹2860

First AC₹3990

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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.

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By Car: Ahmedabad to Dharamsala

1413 km · ~30h 56m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Ahmedabad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 353
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 503
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 653
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 707
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 857
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1007
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1060
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1210
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1360
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Ahmedabad to Dharamsala

1413 km · ~31h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ahmedabad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ahmedabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ahmedabad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
Search buses Ahmedabad to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 707)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dharamsala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
Search buses Ahmedabad to Dharamsala
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ahmedabad to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Ahmedabad Jn for Ahmedabad, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 58m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger

03:50 PMPathankot

5h 28m21 stops

09:18 PMParor

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 34h 25m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 44h 22m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 5m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

5h 27m18 stops

07:42 AMParor

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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