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Gwalior to Dharamsala

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

898 kmDistance
18 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9980
Sedan₹11770
SUV₹15420
Innova / MUV₹17260
Tempo Traveller₹20060
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹990
AC Seater₹1620
Non-AC Sleeper₹1440
AC Sleeper₹2070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2560
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Train
Sleeper₹570
Economy₹930
Third AC₹1290
Second AC₹1830
First AC₹2540
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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: Gwalior to Dharamsala

898 km · ~19h 18m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gwalior

    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. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

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

  7. 149 km · 2h 59m 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: Gwalior to Dharamsala

898 km · ~19h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Gwalior

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

  2. Gwalior → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~898 km

    ~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  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: Gwalior to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 36h 12m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
09:33 AMAntri
5h 46m51 stops
03:19 PMSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
10h 10m76 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 36h 12m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
09:33 AMAntri
5h 44m50 stops
03:17 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 6h 59m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
9h 44m79 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

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

2 changes · 39h 34m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
06:11 AMAntri
14h 4m111 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

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

Gwalior to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gwalior to Dharamsala is about 898 km by road, roughly 18 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 898 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,980 · Sedan ₹11,770 · SUV ₹15,420 · Innova / MUV ₹17,260 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,060
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹990 · AC Seater ₹1,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · AC Sleeper ₹2,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,290 · Second AC ₹1,830 · First AC ₹2,540

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

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