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Barmer to Dharamsala

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

1121 kmDistance
22.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12430
Sedan₹14670
SUV₹19210
Innova / MUV₹21500
Tempo Traveller₹24960
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1230
AC Seater₹2020
Non-AC Sleeper₹1790
AC Sleeper₹2580
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3190
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Train
Sleeper₹700
Economy₹1150
Third AC₹1600
Second AC₹2270
First AC₹3170
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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: Barmer to Dharamsala

1121 km · ~24h 25m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Barmer

    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. 74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 374

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 524

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 674

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

  7. 74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 747

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 897

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1047

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

  10. 74 km · 1h 28m 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: Barmer to Dharamsala

1121 km · ~24h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Barmer

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

  2. Barmer → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~561 km

    ~12h 28m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 561)

    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) · ~561 km

    ~12h 28m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620

  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: Barmer to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Barmer for Barmer, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 46h 45m in total

BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp#15631 · Express
11:00 PMBarmer
2h 34m18 stops
01:34 AM+1dLuni Jn

Change trains at Luni Jn — about 17h 40m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
07:14 PMLuni Jn
19h 56m108 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

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

2 changes · 51h 15m in total

Barmer-Delhi MALANI Express#14662 · Express
06:30 PMBarmer
16h 40m112 stops
11:10 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 9h 10m 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

2 changes · 51h 15m in total

Barmer-Delhi MALANI Express#14662 · Express
06:30 PMBarmer
16h 40m112 stops
11:10 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 11h wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:10 PMOld Delhi
9h 50m80 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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

Barmer to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Barmer to Dharamsala is about 1121 km by road, roughly 22.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1121 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,430 · Sedan ₹14,670 · SUV ₹19,210 · Innova / MUV ₹21,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,960
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,190
  • Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,600 · Second AC ₹2,270 · First AC ₹3,170

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

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