Alappuzha to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Alappuzha, Kerala to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
Route Map
By Car: Alappuzha to Dharamsala
3284 km · ~71h 1m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Alappuzha
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 821Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 971Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1121Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1232Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1382Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1642Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1792Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2053Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2203Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2353Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2463Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2613Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2763Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2874Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3024Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3174Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamsalaDharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
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: Alappuzha to Dharamsala
3284 km · ~73h · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Alappuzha
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Alappuzha. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Alappuzha → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 821)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1642)
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 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2463)
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 3 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Alappuzha to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Alleppey for Alappuzha, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Transport Options
Alappuzha to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Alappuzha to Dharamsala is about 3284 km by road, roughly 65.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3284 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,220 · Sedan ₹42,790 · SUV ₹55,980 · Innova / MUV ₹62,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,550
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,610 · AC Seater ₹5,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,250 · AC Sleeper ₹7,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,250
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,000 · Economy ₹3,310 · Third AC ₹4,630 · Second AC ₹6,600 · First AC ₹9,230
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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