Dharamshala to Bangalore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Bangalore
2786 km · ~60h 23m · About 56h of driving split over 7 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.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 796Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 946Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1096Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1194Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1344Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1494Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1592Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1892Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1990Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2140Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2290Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra 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: Dharamshala to Bangalore
2786 km · ~61h 57m · 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) · ~929 km
~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 929)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~929 km
~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1857)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bangalore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~929 km
~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra 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: Dharamshala to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Dharamshala to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Bangalore is about 2786 km by road, roughly 55.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2786 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹95,815 · Ertiga ₹1,22,142 · Innova ₹1,27,407 · Innova Crysta ₹1,56,885 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,16,922
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,060 · AC Seater ₹5,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,460 · AC Sleeper ₹6,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,820 · Third AC ₹3,930 · Second AC ₹5,600 · First AC ₹7,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Bangalore guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dharamshala to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Fatehgarh Sahib225 km from Dharamshala
Punjab
- Rohtak480 km from Dharamshala
Haryana
- Abhaneri755 km from Dharamshala
Rajasthan
- Harda1435 km from Dharamshala
Madhya Pradesh
- Aundha Nagnath1830 km from Dharamshala
Maharashtra
- Anantapur2540 km from Dharamshala
Hotels in Bangalore
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Bangalore
Treebo Greenwood Premier Suites, Old Airport Road
Bangalore
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Bangalore
Things to Do in Bangalore
Cinemax
Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Cinepolis
Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Gopalan Cinemas
Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station
Inox theatre
Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
PVR Cinemas
PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Bangalore Film Society
A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.
Suggested Bangalore Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bangalore
- Travel from Dharamshala to Bangalore (about 55.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Church Street
Day 2Explore Bangalore
- Visit Hudson Memorial Church
- Visit St. Andrew's Church
- Visit Rice Memorial Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
- Head back to Dharamshala
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Bangalore trip and see the full Dharamshala → Bangalore → next stop route.
Bangalore → Hogenakkal
About 125 km by road
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