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Begusarai to Dharamsala

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

1583 kmDistance
31.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17510
Sedan₹20680
SUV₹27060
Innova / MUV₹30280
Tempo Traveller₹35130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1740
AC Seater₹2850
Non-AC Sleeper₹2530
AC Sleeper₹3640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4480
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Train
Sleeper₹980
Economy₹1610
Third AC₹2250
Second AC₹3200
First AC₹4460
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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: Begusarai to Dharamsala

1583 km · ~34h 20m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Begusarai

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1187

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1337

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m 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: Begusarai to Dharamsala

1583 km · ~35h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Begusarai

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

  2. Begusarai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 792)

    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) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  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: Begusarai to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Begu Sarai for Begusarai, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 38h 18m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
07:27 AMMankatha
28h 53m234 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m 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 · 38h 18m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
07:27 AMMankatha
28h 53m234 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m 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 · 55h 43m in total

KOLKATA SEALDAH - AMRITSAR Akal Takht Exp#12317 · Superfast
02:02 PMMankatha
26h 48m268 stops
04:50 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 16h 25m 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

Begusarai to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Begusarai to Dharamsala is about 1583 km by road, roughly 31.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1583 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,510 · Sedan ₹20,680 · SUV ₹27,060 · Innova / MUV ₹30,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,740 · AC Seater ₹2,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,530 · AC Sleeper ₹3,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,480
  • Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,610 · Third AC ₹2,250 · Second AC ₹3,200 · First AC ₹4,460

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

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