Dhanbad to Dharamshala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1772 km
Approx Duration: 39.4 hrs
Route overview
Dhanbad to Dharamshala is about 1772 km by road, roughly 39.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Dhanbad to Dharamshala
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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 443. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 593. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 743. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 886. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1036. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1186. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1329. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1479. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1629. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Dharamshala
By bus: Dhanbad to Dharamshala
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 Takes about 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 Dharamshala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dharamshala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km Takes about 19h 41m. Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530.
- Arrive in Dharamshala
By train: Dhanbad to Dharamshala
The nearest railway stations are Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad and Nagrota for Dharamshala. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 52h 57m in total: Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express (12379) 04:48 PM Kalubathan to 11:55 AM Old Delhi, then Jammu Mail (14033) 08:20 PM Old Delhi to 06:50 AM Pathankot, then Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger (52461) 05:50 PM Pathankot to 09:45 PM Jawlmukhi Road — change at Old Delhi (about 8h 25m wait) and Pathankot (about 11h wait)
- With two changes, 52h 57m in total: Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express (12379) 04:48 PM Kalubathan to 11:55 AM Old Delhi, then Dhauladhar Express (14035) 10:10 PM Old Delhi to 08:00 AM Pathankot, then Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger (52461) 05:50 PM Pathankot to 09:45 PM Jawlmukhi Road — change at Old Delhi (about 10h 15m wait) and Pathankot (about 9h 50m wait)
- With two changes, 53h 20m in total: Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express (13151) 04:25 PM Kalubathan to 08:30 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu-Rourkela Express (18102) 02:30 PM Jammu Tawi to 04:25 PM Pathankot, then Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger (52461) 05:50 PM Pathankot to 09:45 PM Jawlmukhi Road — change at Jammu Tawi (about 6h wait) and Pathankot (about 1h 25m wait)
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.
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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