Dharamshala to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
2086 km · ~45h 3m · 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.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 417Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 567Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 717Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 834Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 984Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1134Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1252Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1402Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1669Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1819Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1969Look 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 Cuttack
2086 km · ~46h 21m · 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) · ~695 km
~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 695)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~695 km
~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1391)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~695 km
~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000
- Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Barang for Cuttack.
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 · 59h 22m 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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Cuttack is about 2086 km by road, roughly 41.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2086 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,050 · Sedan ₹27,220 · SUV ₹35,610 · Innova / MUV ₹39,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,190
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,290 · AC Seater ₹3,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,340 · AC Sleeper ₹4,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,950 · Second AC ₹4,200 · First AC ₹5,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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