Dharmanagar to Shimla
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dharmanagar, Tripura to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 2149 km
Approx Duration: 47.8 hrs
Route overview
Dharmanagar to Shimla is about 2149 km by road, roughly 47.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Dharmanagar to Shimla
About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dharmanagar. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 860. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1010. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1160. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1289. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1439. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1589. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1719. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1869. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2019. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Shimla
By bus: Dharmanagar to Shimla
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dharmanagar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dharmanagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dharmanagar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 716). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shimla. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1433). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shimla. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Shimla. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Arrive in Shimla
By train: Dharmanagar to Shimla
The nearest railway stations are Dharmanagar for Dharmanagar and Shimla for Shimla. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2149 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,740 · Sedan ₹28,040 · SUV ₹36,680 · Innova / MUV ₹41,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,330 · First AC ₹6,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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