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Asansol to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Asansol, West Bengal to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

1833 kmDistance
36.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20260
Sedan₹23930
SUV₹31310
Innova / MUV₹35030
Tempo Traveller₹40630
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2020
AC Seater₹3300
Non-AC Sleeper₹2930
AC Sleeper₹4220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5180
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Train
Sleeper₹1130
Economy₹1860
Third AC₹2600
Second AC₹3700
First AC₹5160
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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: Asansol to Dharamsala

1833 km · ~40h · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Asansol

    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. 67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 367

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 517

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 667

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

  7. 67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 733

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 883

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  10. 67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1100

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1250

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1400

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

  13. 67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1466

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1616

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1766

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

  16. 67 km · 1h 20m 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: Asansol to Dharamsala

1833 km · ~40h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Asansol

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Asansol. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Asansol → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km

    ~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 917)

    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 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km

    ~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  5. 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: Asansol to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 43h 31m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
02:14 AMRaniganj
34h 6m264 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 43h 31m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
02:14 AMRaniganj
34h 6m264 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 53h 49m in total

Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express#12379 · Superfast
03:56 PMRaniganj
19h 59m174 stops
11:55 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
10h 30m77 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Asansol to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Asansol to Dharamsala is about 1833 km by road, roughly 36.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1833 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,260 · Sedan ₹23,930 · SUV ₹31,310 · Innova / MUV ₹35,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,630
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,020 · AC Seater ₹3,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,930 · AC Sleeper ₹4,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,860 · Third AC ₹2,600 · Second AC ₹3,700 · First AC ₹5,160

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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