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Guntur to Dharamsala

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

2362 kmDistance
47.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26080
Sedan₹30810
SUV₹40300
Innova / MUV₹45080
Tempo Traveller₹52260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2600
AC Seater₹4250
Non-AC Sleeper₹3780
AC Sleeper₹5430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6660
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Train
Sleeper₹1450
Economy₹2390
Third AC₹3340
Second AC₹4750
First AC₹6640
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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: Guntur to Dharamsala

2362 km · ~51h 14m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Guntur

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 394

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 544

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 694

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

  7. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 787

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 937

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1087

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

  10. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1181

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1331

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1481

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

  13. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1575

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1725

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1875

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

  16. 94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1968

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2118

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2268

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

  19. 94 km · 1h 52m 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: Guntur to Dharamsala

2362 km · ~52h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Guntur

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

  2. Guntur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 787)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1575)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km

    ~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250

  7. 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: Guntur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Guntur Jn for Guntur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 55h 18m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
02:27 PMTsunduru
44h 22m288 stops
10:49 AM+2dBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
11:34 AMBharoli Junction
6m1 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 · 55h 18m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
02:27 PMTsunduru
46h 43m300 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 55h 18m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
02:27 PMTsunduru
46h 43m300 stops
01:10 PM+2dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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

Guntur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Guntur to Dharamsala is about 2362 km by road, roughly 47.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2362 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,080 · Sedan ₹30,810 · SUV ₹40,300 · Innova / MUV ₹45,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,600 · AC Seater ₹4,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · AC Sleeper ₹5,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,660
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,340 · Second AC ₹4,750 · First AC ₹6,640

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

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