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Ambikapur to Dharamsala

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

1581 kmDistance

31.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹17490

Sedan₹20650

SUV₹27030

Innova / MUV₹30240

Tempo Traveller₹35080

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1740

AC Seater₹2850

Non-AC Sleeper₹2530

AC Sleeper₹3640

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4480

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Train

Sleeper₹980

Economy₹1610

Third AC₹2240

Second AC₹3190

First AC₹4460

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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: Ambikapur to Dharamsala

1581 km · ~34h 17m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Ambikapur
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.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 791
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 941
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1091
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1186
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1336
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1486
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m 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: Ambikapur to Dharamsala

1581 km · ~35h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ambikapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ambikapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km
~17h 35m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
Search buses Ambikapur to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 791)
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) · ~791 km
~17h 35m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
Search buses Ambikapur 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: Ambikapur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, 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.

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