Dharamshala to Pithoragarh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
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 Pithoragarh
616 km · ~12h 59m · About 12h of driving split over 2 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.
158 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 308Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 458Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
158 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PithoragarhPithoragarh, Uttarakhand
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 Pithoragarh
616 km · ~13h 41m · 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 → Pithoragarh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~616 km
~13h 41m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,770
- Arrive in Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
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 Pithoragarh
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 31h 10m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 50m wait
2 changes · 31h 10m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 50m wait
2 changes · 33h 50m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 30m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 6h 11m 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 Pithoragarh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Pithoragarh is about 616 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 616 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,880 · Sedan ₹8,110 · SUV ₹10,620 · Innova / MUV ₹11,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹990 · AC Sleeper ₹1,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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