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Davanagere to Dharamsala

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

2566 kmDistance
51.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28330
Sedan₹33460
SUV₹43770
Innova / MUV₹48950
Tempo Traveller₹56750
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2820
AC Seater₹4620
Non-AC Sleeper₹4110
AC Sleeper₹5900
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7230
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Train
Sleeper₹1570
Economy₹2600
Third AC₹3620
Second AC₹5160
First AC₹7210
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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: Davanagere to Dharamsala

2566 km · ~55h 19m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Davanagere

    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. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 428

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 578

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 728

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

  7. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 855

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1005

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1155

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

  10. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1283

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1433

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1583

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

  13. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1711

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1861

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2011

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

  16. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2138

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2288

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2438

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

  19. 128 km · 2h 33m 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: Davanagere to Dharamsala

2566 km · ~57h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Davanagere

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

  2. Davanagere → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km

    ~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 855)

    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) · ~855 km

    ~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1711)

    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) · ~855 km

    ~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  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: Davanagere to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Davangere for Davanagere, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 66h 38m in total

Mysore-Ajmer Express#16210 · Express
03:07 AMKodaganur
28h 8m197 stops
07:15 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 4h 5m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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

Davanagere to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Davanagere to Dharamsala is about 2566 km by road, roughly 51.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2566 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,330 · Sedan ₹33,460 · SUV ₹43,770 · Innova / MUV ₹48,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,750
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,820 · AC Seater ₹4,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,110 · AC Sleeper ₹5,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,230
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,600 · Third AC ₹3,620 · Second AC ₹5,160 · First AC ₹7,210

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

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