Gorakhpur to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 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: Gorakhpur to Dharamsala
1187 km · ~25h 44m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gorakhpur
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 791Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 941Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1091Look 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: Gorakhpur to Dharamsala
1187 km · ~26h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gorakhpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gorakhpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gorakhpur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
- Change buses at a major city (around km 594)
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) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
- 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: Gorakhpur to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 32h 5m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 32h 5m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 45h 18m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 12h 30m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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
Gorakhpur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gorakhpur to Dharamsala is about 1187 km by road, roughly 23.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1187 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,160 · Sedan ₹15,530 · SUV ₹20,330 · Innova / MUV ₹22,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,310 · AC Seater ₹2,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,900 · AC Sleeper ₹2,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,220 · Third AC ₹1,690 · Second AC ₹2,400 · First AC ₹3,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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