Dhanbad to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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: Dhanbad to Dharamsala
1772 km · ~38h 6m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 443Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 593Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 886Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1186Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1329Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1479Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1629Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m 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: Dhanbad to Dharamsala
1772 km · ~39h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km
~19h 41m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 886)
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 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km
~19h 41m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- 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: Dhanbad to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 52h 57m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 52h 57m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 10h 15m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 53h 20m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h 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
Dhanbad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Dharamsala is about 1772 km by road, roughly 35.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1772 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,590 · Sedan ₹23,140 · SUV ₹30,270 · Innova / MUV ₹33,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,950 · AC Seater ₹3,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,840 · AC Sleeper ₹4,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,800 · Third AC ₹2,510 · Second AC ₹3,570 · First AC ₹4,990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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