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Chhindwara to Dharamsala

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

1506 kmDistance

30.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹16670

Sedan₹19680

SUV₹25750

Innova / MUV₹28810

Tempo Traveller₹33430

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1660

AC Seater₹2710

Non-AC Sleeper₹2410

AC Sleeper₹3460

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4270

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Train

Sleeper₹930

Economy₹1540

Third AC₹2140

Second AC₹3040

First AC₹4250

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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.

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By Car: Chhindwara to Dharamsala

1506 km · ~32h 47m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Chhindwara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 377
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 527
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 677
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 753
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 903
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1053
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1130
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1280
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1430
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Chhindwara to Dharamsala

1506 km · ~33h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Chhindwara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhindwara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chhindwara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km
~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
Search buses Chhindwara to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 753)
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) · ~753 km
~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
Search buses Chhindwara to Dharamsala
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chhindwara to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 48h 40m in total

Panchvalley Passenger Slip1#59386-Slip · Passenger

09:05 PMChhindwara Junction

35h 5m188 stops

08:10 AM^+2dAmritsar Jn

SLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

09:15 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 25m15 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 48h 40m in total

Panchvalley Passenger Slip1#59386-Slip · Passenger

09:05 PMChhindwara Junction

32h 40m176 stops

05:45 AM^+2dJalandhar Cant

SLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 7h 14m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

12:59 PMJalandhar Cant

2h 11m27 stops

03:10 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 59h 30m in total

Patalkot Express#14009 · Express

10:15 AMChhindwara Junction

20h131 stops

06:15 AM^+1dDelhi Sarai Rohilla

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sarai Rohilla — about 16h 12m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express

10:27 PMDelhi Sarai Rohilla

9h 33m77 stops

08:00 AM^+1dPathankot

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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