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Chittoor to Dharamsala

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

2771 kmDistance
55.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹30580
Sedan₹36120
SUV₹47260
Innova / MUV₹52850
Tempo Traveller₹61260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3050
AC Seater₹4990
Non-AC Sleeper₹4430
AC Sleeper₹6370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7810
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Train
Sleeper₹1690
Economy₹2800
Third AC₹3910
Second AC₹5570
First AC₹7790
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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: Chittoor to Dharamsala

2771 km · ~60h 5m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chittoor

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1188

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1338

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1488

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1583

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1733

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1883

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1979

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2129

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2279

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

  19. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2375

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2525

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2675

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

  22. 96 km · 1h 55m 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: Chittoor to Dharamsala

2771 km · ~61h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chittoor

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

  2. Chittoor → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 924)

    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) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1847)

    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) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  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: Chittoor to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 26m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
07:19 AMBommasamudram
51h 30m348 stops
10:49 AM+2dBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
11:34 AMBharoli Junction
6m1 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 62h 26m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
07:19 AMBommasamudram
53h 51m360 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 62h 26m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
07:19 AMBommasamudram
53h 51m360 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Chittoor to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chittoor to Dharamsala is about 2771 km by road, roughly 55.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2771 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,580 · Sedan ₹36,120 · SUV ₹47,260 · Innova / MUV ₹52,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,050 · AC Seater ₹4,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,430 · AC Sleeper ₹6,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,690 · Economy ₹2,800 · Third AC ₹3,910 · Second AC ₹5,570 · First AC ₹7,790

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

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