Bhilwara to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhilwara, Rajasthan 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: Bhilwara to Dharamsala
1016 km · ~21h 19m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhilwara
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.
189 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 339Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 489Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
189 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 677Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 827Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
189 km · 3h 46m 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: Bhilwara to Dharamsala
1016 km · ~22h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhilwara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhilwara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhilwara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~508 km
~11h 17m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 508)
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) · ~508 km
~11h 17m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470
- 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: Bhilwara to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Bhilwara for Bhilwara, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 48m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sarai Rohilla — about 17h 17m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 66h 33m in total
Change trains at Chunar — about 4h 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h wait
2 changes · 66h 33m in total
Change trains at Chunar — about 4h 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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
Bhilwara to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bhilwara to Dharamsala is about 1016 km by road, roughly 20.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1016 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,280 · Sedan ₹13,310 · SUV ₹17,420 · Innova / MUV ₹19,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,650
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,120 · AC Seater ₹1,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,630 · AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹640 · Economy ₹1,050 · Third AC ₹1,450 · Second AC ₹2,060 · First AC ₹2,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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