Chitradurga to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chitradurga, Karnataka 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: Chitradurga to Dharamsala
2600 km · ~56h · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chitradurga
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.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 433Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 583Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 867Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1017Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1167Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1300Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1450Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1600Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1733Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1883Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2033Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2167Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2317Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2467Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m 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: Chitradurga to Dharamsala
2600 km · ~57h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chitradurga
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chitradurga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chitradurga → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km
~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- Change buses at a major city (around km 867)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km
~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1733)
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 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km
~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- 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: Chitradurga to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Chitradurg for Chitradurga, 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
Chitradurga to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chitradurga to Dharamsala is about 2600 km by road, roughly 52 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2600 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,700 · Sedan ₹33,900 · SUV ₹44,350 · Innova / MUV ₹49,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,860 · AC Seater ₹4,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,160 · AC Sleeper ₹5,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,670 · Second AC ₹5,230 · First AC ₹7,310
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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