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Alappuzha to Dharamsala

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

3284 kmDistance
65.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹36220
Sedan₹42790
SUV₹55980
Innova / MUV₹62600
Tempo Traveller₹72550
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3610
AC Seater₹5910
Non-AC Sleeper₹5250
AC Sleeper₹7550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9250
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Train
Sleeper₹2000
Economy₹3310
Third AC₹4630
Second AC₹6600
First AC₹9230
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Alappuzha to Dharamsala

3284 km · ~71h 1m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Alappuzha

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 821

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 971

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1121

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1232

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1532

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1642

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1792

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1942

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2053

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2203

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2353

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2463

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2613

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2763

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2874

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3024

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3174

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  25. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Alappuzha → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km

    ~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km

    ~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km

    ~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  7. 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.

  8. change point 3 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km

    ~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  9. 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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