Dindigul to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
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: Dindigul to Dharamsala
3166 km · ~68h 39m · About 63h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dindigul
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.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1187Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1337Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1487Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1583Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1883Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1979Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2129Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2279Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2375Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2525Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2675Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2770Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2920Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3070Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamsalaDharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
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: Dindigul to Dharamsala
3166 km · ~70h 24m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dindigul
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dindigul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dindigul → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km
~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Change buses at a major city (around km 792)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dharamsala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km
~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1583)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dharamsala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km
~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2375)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dharamsala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km
~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dindigul to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
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
Dindigul to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dindigul to Dharamsala is about 3166 km by road, roughly 63.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3166 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,930 · Sedan ₹41,260 · SUV ₹53,970 · Innova / MUV ₹60,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,950
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,480 · AC Seater ₹5,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,070 · AC Sleeper ₹7,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,930 · Economy ₹3,200 · Third AC ₹4,460 · Second AC ₹6,360 · First AC ₹8,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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