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Basti to Dharamsala

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

1122 kmDistance
22.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12440
Sedan₹14690
SUV₹19220
Innova / MUV₹21520
Tempo Traveller₹24980
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1230
AC Seater₹2020
Non-AC Sleeper₹1800
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: Basti to Dharamsala

1122 km · ~24h 26m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Basti

    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 29m 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 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 748

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 898

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1048

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

  10. 74 km · 1h 29m 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: Basti to Dharamsala

1122 km · ~24h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Basti

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

  2. Basti → 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: Basti to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 30h 59m in total

BARAUNI - JAMMU TAWI Maur Dhwaj Express#12491 · Superfast
02:46 PMChureb
21h 4m196 stops
11:50 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m 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 · 30h 59m in total

BARAUNI - JAMMU TAWI Maur Dhwaj Express#12491 · Superfast
02:46 PMChureb
21h 4m196 stops
11:50 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m 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 · 44h 17m in total

Saharsa Amritsar Garib Rath#12203 · Garib Rath
01:28 AMChureb
19h 17m179 stops
08:45 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 12h 30m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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

Basti to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Basti to Dharamsala is about 1122 km by road, roughly 22.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1122 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,440 · Sedan ₹14,690 · SUV ₹19,220 · Innova / MUV ₹21,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,980
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · 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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