Gaya to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gaya, Bihar 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: Gaya to Dharamsala
1537 km · ~33h 24m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gaya
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.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 384Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 534Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 684Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 769Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 919Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1069Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1153Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1303Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1453Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m 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: Gaya to Dharamsala
1537 km · ~34h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gaya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gaya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gaya → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 769)
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 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
- 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: Gaya to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Gaya Jn for Gaya, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 5m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 49h 5m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 49h 50m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 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
Gaya to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gaya to Dharamsala is about 1537 km by road, roughly 30.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1537 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,010 · Sedan ₹20,080 · SUV ₹26,280 · Innova / MUV ₹29,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,110
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,690 · AC Seater ₹2,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,460 · AC Sleeper ₹3,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,570 · Third AC ₹2,180 · Second AC ₹3,100 · First AC ₹4,330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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