Chittoor to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh 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: Chittoor to Dharamsala
2771 km · ~60h 5m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chittoor
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.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1188Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1338Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1488Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1583Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1883Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1979Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2129Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2279Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2375Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2525Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2675Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m 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: Chittoor to Dharamsala
2771 km · ~61h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Chittoor → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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.
- change point 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 62h 26m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 62h 26m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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
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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