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Faridabad to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Faridabad, Haryana to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

564 kmDistance
11.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6300
Sedan₹7430
SUV₹9740
Innova / MUV₹10920
Tempo Traveller₹12710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹620
AC Seater₹1020
Non-AC Sleeper₹900
AC Sleeper₹1300
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1630
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Train
Sleeper₹370
Economy₹590
Third AC₹820
Second AC₹1160
First AC₹1610
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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: Faridabad to Dharamsala

564 km · ~11h 57m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Faridabad

    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. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 282

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 432

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

  5. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Faridabad to Dharamsala

564 km · ~12h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Faridabad

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Faridabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Faridabad → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km

    ~12h 32m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  3. 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: Faridabad to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Faridabad for Faridabad, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 34h 44m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
11:01 AMAsaoti
9h 14m78 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 34h 44m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
11:01 AMAsaoti
9h 14m78 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 8h 25m wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger
04:40 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 55m15 stops
07:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 34h 44m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
11:01 AMAsaoti
9h 14m78 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h wait

Amritsar Pathankot DMU#54613 · Passenger
06:15 AMAmritsar Jn
3h 20m15 stops
09:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Faridabad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Faridabad to Dharamsala is about 564 km by road, roughly 11.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 564 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,300 · Sedan ₹7,430 · SUV ₹9,740 · Innova / MUV ₹10,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹900 · AC Sleeper ₹1,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,630
  • Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,160 · First AC ₹1,610

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

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