Dharamshala to Badrinath
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Badrinath, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 445 km
Approx Duration: 9.9 hrs
Route overview
Dharamshala to Badrinath is about 445 km by road, roughly 9.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Dharamshala to Badrinath
About 9h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dharamshala. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 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.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Badrinath
By bus: Dharamshala to Badrinath
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dharamshala. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dharamshala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dharamshala → Badrinath. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~445 km Takes about 9h 53m. Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,300.
- Arrive in Badrinath
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 445 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,000 · Sedan ₹5,890 · SUV ₹7,720 · Innova / MUV ₹8,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹490 · AC Seater ₹800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹710 · AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹650 · Second AC ₹920 · First AC ₹1,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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