Dehradun to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand 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: Dehradun to Dharamsala
347 km · ~7h 36m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KufriAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BirAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
47 km · 56m 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: Dehradun to Dharamsala
347 km · ~7h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dehradun
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dehradun. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dehradun → Dharamsala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~347 km
~7h 43m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,020
Usual tea / meal halts: Tattapani (~170 km)
- 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: Dehradun to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 26h 5m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 48h 25m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 12h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 48h 25m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 14h 15m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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
Dehradun to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Dharamsala is about 347 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Mandi.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 347 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,920 · Sedan ₹4,610 · SUV ₹6,050 · Innova / MUV ₹6,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹1,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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