Bardhaman to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bardhaman, West Bengal 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: Bardhaman to Dharamsala
1964 km · ~42h 37m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bardhaman
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.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1086Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1178Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1328Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1478Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1571Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1871Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m 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: Bardhaman to Dharamsala
1964 km · ~43h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bardhaman
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bardhaman. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bardhaman → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~982 km
~21h 49m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
- Change buses at a major city (around km 982)
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) · ~982 km
~21h 49m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
- 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: Bardhaman to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Barddhaman Jn for Bardhaman, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 44h 47m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 44h 47m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 55h 16m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 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
Bardhaman to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bardhaman to Dharamsala is about 1964 km by road, roughly 39.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1964 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,700 · Sedan ₹25,630 · SUV ₹33,540 · Innova / MUV ₹37,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,160 · AC Seater ₹3,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · AC Sleeper ₹4,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹1,990 · Third AC ₹2,780 · Second AC ₹3,960 · First AC ₹5,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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