Ambala to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambala, Haryana 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: Ambala to Dharamsala
272 km · ~5h 46m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ambala
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Naina DeviAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
122 km · 2h 26m 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: Ambala to Dharamsala
272 km · ~6h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ambala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ambala → Dharamsala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~272 km
~6h 3m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹810
Usual tea / meal halts: Naina Devi (~170 km)
- 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: Ambala to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Ambala City for Ambala, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 19h 31m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
1 change · 19h 31m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
1 change · 19h 58m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h wait
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.
Transport Options
Ambala to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ambala to Dharamsala is about 272 km by road, roughly 5.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Rupnagar and Una.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 272 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,090 · Sedan ₹3,640 · SUV ₹4,770 · Innova / MUV ₹5,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹810
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹570 · First AC ₹790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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