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Hardoi to Dharamsala

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

842 kmDistance
16.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9360
Sedan₹11050
SUV₹14460
Innova / MUV₹16200
Tempo Traveller₹18820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹930
AC Seater₹1520
Non-AC Sleeper₹1350
AC Sleeper₹1940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2410
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Train
Sleeper₹540
Economy₹870
Third AC₹1210
Second AC₹1710
First AC₹2390
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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: Hardoi to Dharamsala

842 km · ~18h 10m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Hardoi

    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. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 421

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 571

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 721

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

  7. 121 km · 2h 25m 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: Hardoi to Dharamsala

842 km · ~18h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Hardoi

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

  2. Hardoi → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~842 km

    ~18h 43m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410

  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: Hardoi to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Hardoi for Hardoi, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 24h 55m in total

Kanpur Jammu Express#12469 · Superfast
08:50 PMKarna
15h129 stops
11:50 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m 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 · 24h 55m in total

Kanpur Jammu Express#12469 · Superfast
08:50 PMKarna
15h129 stops
11:50 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m 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

2 changes · 39h 26m in total

Garib Nawaz Express#15715 · Express
06:19 AMKarna
6h 46m63 stops
01:05 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 7h 15m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
10h 30m77 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

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

Hardoi to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Hardoi to Dharamsala is about 842 km by road, roughly 16.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 842 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,360 · Sedan ₹11,050 · SUV ₹14,460 · Innova / MUV ₹16,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹930 · AC Seater ₹1,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,350 · AC Sleeper ₹1,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹540 · Economy ₹870 · Third AC ₹1,210 · Second AC ₹1,710 · First AC ₹2,390

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

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