Cuttack to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuttack, Odisha 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: Cuttack to Dharamsala
2100 km · ~45h 20m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuttack
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.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 420Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 720Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 840Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 990Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1140Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1260Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1410Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1560Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1680Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1830Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1980Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m 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: Cuttack to Dharamsala
2100 km · ~46h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Cuttack
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuttack. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cuttack → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 700)
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) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1400)
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) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- 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: Cuttack to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 62h 48m in total
Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 62h 48m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 6h 59m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 62h 48m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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
Cuttack to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuttack to Dharamsala is about 2100 km by road, roughly 42 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2100 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,200 · Sedan ₹27,400 · SUV ₹35,850 · Innova / MUV ₹40,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · AC Sleeper ₹4,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,970 · Second AC ₹4,230 · First AC ₹5,910
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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