Dharamshala to Biju Patnaik Airport
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Biju Patnaik Airport, 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 Biju Patnaik Airport
2122 km · ~45h 46m · About 42h 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.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 849Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 999Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1149Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1273Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1423Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1698Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1848Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1998Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Biju Patnaik AirportBiju Patnaik Airport, Odisha
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 Biju Patnaik Airport
2122 km · ~47h 9m · 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) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 707)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Biju Patnaik Airport. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1415)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Biju Patnaik Airport. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Biju Patnaik Airport
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport
Biju Patnaik Airport, 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 Biju Patnaik Airport
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Bhubaneswar for Biju Patnaik Airport.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 54h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 7h 52m wait
2 changes · 54h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 7h 52m wait
2 changes · 60h 5m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 30m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 3h 40m 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 Biju Patnaik Airport: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Biju Patnaik Airport is about 2122 km by road, roughly 42.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2122 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,440 · Sedan ₹27,690 · SUV ₹36,220 · Innova / MUV ₹40,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,270 · First AC ₹5,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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