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Bidar to Dharamsala

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

2074 kmDistance
41.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22910
Sedan₹27060
SUV₹35410
Innova / MUV₹39610
Tempo Traveller₹45930
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2280
AC Seater₹3730
Non-AC Sleeper₹3320
AC Sleeper₹4770
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5860
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Train
Sleeper₹1270
Economy₹2100
Third AC₹2930
Second AC₹4180
First AC₹5840
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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: Bidar to Dharamsala

2074 km · ~44h 49m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bidar

    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. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 415

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 565

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 715

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

  7. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 830

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 980

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1130

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

  10. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1244

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1394

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1544

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

  13. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1659

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1809

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1959

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

  16. 115 km · 2h 18m 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: Bidar to Dharamsala

2074 km · ~46h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bidar

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

  2. Bidar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km

    ~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 691)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km

    ~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1383)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km

    ~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  7. 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: Bidar to Dharamsala

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Bidar to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bidar to Dharamsala is about 2074 km by road, roughly 41.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2074 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,910 · Sedan ₹27,060 · SUV ₹35,410 · Innova / MUV ₹39,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,930
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,280 · AC Seater ₹3,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · AC Sleeper ₹4,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,100 · Third AC ₹2,930 · Second AC ₹4,180 · First AC ₹5,840

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

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