Dharamshala to Patiala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Patiala, Punjab.
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 Patiala
272 km · ~5h 46m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dharamshala
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Anandpur SahibAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Patiala
272 km · ~6h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Patiala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~272 km
~6h 3m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹810
Usual tea / meal halts: Balachor (~170 km)
- Arrive in Patiala
Patiala, Punjab
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 Patiala
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Patiala for Patiala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 41m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 5m wait
1 change · 18h 53m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
1 change · 18h 53m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m 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 Patiala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Patiala is about 272 km by road, roughly 5.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Una and Rupnagar.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 272 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,090 · Sedan ₹3,640 · SUV ₹4,770 · Innova / MUV ₹5,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹810
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹570 · First AC ₹790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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