Bhavnagar to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhavnagar, Gujarat 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: Bhavnagar to Dharamsala
1603 km · ~34h 44m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhavnagar
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.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 802Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 952Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1102Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1202Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1352Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1502Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m 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: Bhavnagar to Dharamsala
1603 km · ~35h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhavnagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhavnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhavnagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 802)
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) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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: Bhavnagar to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Bhavnagar Terminus for Bhavnagar, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 15m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 9h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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
Bhavnagar to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bhavnagar to Dharamsala is about 1603 km by road, roughly 32.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1603 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,730 · Sedan ₹20,940 · SUV ₹27,400 · Innova / MUV ₹30,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,760 · AC Seater ₹2,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,560 · AC Sleeper ₹3,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,540
- Train: Sleeper ₹990 · Economy ₹1,630 · Third AC ₹2,270 · Second AC ₹3,240 · First AC ₹4,520
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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