Ayodhya to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 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: Ayodhya to Dharamsala
1078 km · ~23h 34m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ayodhya
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.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 359Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 509Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 659Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 719Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 869Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1019Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m 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: Ayodhya to Dharamsala
1078 km · ~23h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ayodhya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ayodhya → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~539 km
~11h 59m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560
- Change buses at a major city (around km 539)
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) · ~539 km
~11h 59m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560
- 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: Ayodhya to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 40h 14m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 40h 14m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 44h 3m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 12h 30m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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
Ayodhya to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ayodhya to Dharamsala is about 1078 km by road, roughly 21.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1078 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,960 · Sedan ₹14,110 · SUV ₹18,480 · Innova / MUV ₹20,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,190 · AC Seater ₹1,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,720 · AC Sleeper ₹2,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹680 · Economy ₹1,110 · Third AC ₹1,540 · Second AC ₹2,190 · First AC ₹3,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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