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Dharamshala to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Koduvayur, Kerala.

3116 kmDistance
62.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34380
Sedan₹40610
SUV₹53120
Innova / MUV₹59400
Tempo Traveller₹68850
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3430
AC Seater₹5610
Non-AC Sleeper₹4990
AC Sleeper₹7170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8770
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Train
Sleeper₹1900
Economy₹3150
Third AC₹4390
Second AC₹6260
First AC₹8750
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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 Koduvayur

3116 km · ~66h 59m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dharamshala

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 890

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1040

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1190

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1335

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1485

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1635

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1781

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1931

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2081

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2226

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2376

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2526

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2671

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2821

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2971

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, Kerala

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 Koduvayur

3116 km · ~69h 16m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Dharamshala → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~779 km

    ~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 779)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~779 km

    ~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1558)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~779 km

    ~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2337)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~779 km

    ~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  9. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, Kerala

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 Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

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.

Transport Options

Dharamshala to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dharamshala to Koduvayur is about 3116 km by road, roughly 62.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3116 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,380 · Sedan ₹40,610 · SUV ₹53,120 · Innova / MUV ₹59,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,850
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,430 · AC Seater ₹5,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · AC Sleeper ₹7,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,770
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,900 · Economy ₹3,150 · Third AC ₹4,390 · Second AC ₹6,260 · First AC ₹8,750

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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