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Ballari to Dharamsala

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

2470 kmDistance

49.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹27270

Sedan₹32210

SUV₹42140

Innova / MUV₹47130

Tempo Traveller₹54640

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2720

AC Seater₹4450

Non-AC Sleeper₹3950

AC Sleeper₹5680

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6970

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Train

Sleeper₹1510

Economy₹2500

Third AC₹3490

Second AC₹4970

First AC₹6950

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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: Ballari to Dharamsala

2470 km · ~53h 24m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

Start from Ballari
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.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 412
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 562
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 712
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 823
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 973
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1123
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1235
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1385
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1535
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1647
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1797
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1947
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2058
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2208
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2358
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m 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: Ballari to Dharamsala

2470 km · ~54h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ballari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ballari → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km
~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350
Search buses Ballari to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 823)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km
~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350
Search buses Ballari to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1647)
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 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km
~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350
Search buses Ballari 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: Ballari to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 68h 59m in total

Garib Nawaz Express#16532 · Express

12:46 AMVirapur

30h 29m206 stops

07:15 AM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 4h 5m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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