Dharamshala to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Balasore, Odisha.
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: Dharamshala to Balasore
2064 km · ~44h 37m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dharamshala
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.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 413Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 563Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 713Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 826Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 976Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1126Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1238Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1388Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1651Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1801Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1951Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Dharamshala to Balasore
2064 km · ~45h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~688 km
~15h 17m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 688)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~688 km
~15h 17m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1376)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~688 km
~15h 17m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Arrive in Balasore
Balasore, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dharamshala to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 52h 3m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Bhadan — about 6h 56m wait
2 changes · 52h 3m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Bhadan — about 6h 56m wait
2 changes · 55h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 12h 9m 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
Dharamshala to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Balasore is about 2064 km by road, roughly 41.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2064 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,800 · Sedan ₹26,930 · SUV ₹35,240 · Innova / MUV ₹39,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,270 · AC Seater ₹3,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,300 · AC Sleeper ₹4,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,830
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,920 · Second AC ₹4,160 · First AC ₹5,810
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Balasore guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Balasore.
Related Tour Packages
- Amritsar Dalhousie Shiv Khori Khajjiar Dharamshala Tour Package 6 Days
- Amritsar Dharamshala Sanasar Dalhousie Khajjiar Tour Package 6 Days
- Amritsar Jammu Dharamshala Katra Shiv Khori Tour Package 6 Days
- Amritsar Jammu Dharamshala Katra Srinagar Gulmarg Tour Package 7 Days
- Amritsar Jammu Dharamshala Katra Srinagar Pahalgam Tour Package 7 Days
- Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour Package
- Himachal devi darshan tour package
- Jammu Katra Dharamshala Amritsar Dalhousie Tour Package 6 Days
- Jammu Katra Dharamshala Patnitop Srinagar Pahalgam Gulmarg Tour Package 7 Days
- kangra masroor temples jawalamukhi tour package 4 days
- kangra tour package 3 days
- palampur tea gardens baijnath temple tour package 4 days