Gwalior to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gwalior, Madhya 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: Gwalior to Dharamsala
898 km · ~19h 18m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gwalior
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.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m 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: 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.
- 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.
- Gwalior → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~898 km
~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- 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
Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 36h 12m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 6h 59m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 39h 34m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h 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
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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