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Hazaribagh to Dharamsala

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

1655 kmDistance
33.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18310
Sedan₹21620
SUV₹28290
Innova / MUV₹31650
Tempo Traveller₹36710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1820
AC Seater₹2980
Non-AC Sleeper₹2650
AC Sleeper₹3810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4680
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1690
Third AC₹2350
Second AC₹3340
First AC₹4660
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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: Hazaribagh to Dharamsala

1655 km · ~35h 46m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Hazaribagh

    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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 828

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 978

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1128

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1241

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1391

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1541

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

  13. 114 km · 2h 17m 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: Hazaribagh to Dharamsala

1655 km · ~36h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Hazaribagh

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

  2. Hazaribagh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 828)

    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 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  5. 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: Hazaribagh to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Sarmatanr (about 49 km away) for Hazaribagh, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 49h 58m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
07:20 PMBarkakana
39h 30m226 stops
10:50 AM+2dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
5h 28m21 stops
09:18 PMParor

1 change · 49h 58m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express
07:20 PMBarkakana
39h 30m226 stops
10:50 AM+2dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger
03:50 PMPathankot
5h 28m21 stops
09:18 PMParor

1 change · 50h 25m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
07:20 PMBarkakana
39h 30m226 stops
10:50 AM+2dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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

Hazaribagh to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Hazaribagh to Dharamsala is about 1655 km by road, roughly 33.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1655 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,310 · Sedan ₹21,620 · SUV ₹28,290 · Innova / MUV ₹31,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,820 · AC Seater ₹2,980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,650 · AC Sleeper ₹3,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,680
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,350 · Second AC ₹3,340 · First AC ₹4,660

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

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