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Ichalkaranji to Dharamsala

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

2257 kmDistance
45.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24930
Sedan₹29440
SUV₹38520
Innova / MUV₹43080
Tempo Traveller₹49950
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2480
AC Seater₹4060
Non-AC Sleeper₹3610
AC Sleeper₹5190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6370
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Train
Sleeper₹1380
Economy₹2290
Third AC₹3190
Second AC₹4540
First AC₹6350
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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: Ichalkaranji to Dharamsala

2257 km · ~49h 8m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ichalkaranji

    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. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 376

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 526

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 676

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

  7. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 752

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 902

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1052

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

  10. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1129

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1279

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1429

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

  13. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1505

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1655

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1805

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

  16. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1881

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2031

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2181

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

  19. 76 km · 1h 31m 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: Ichalkaranji to Dharamsala

2257 km · ~50h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ichalkaranji

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

  2. Ichalkaranji → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 752)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1505)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  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: Ichalkaranji to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Hatkanagale for Ichalkaranji, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 57h in total

Mysore-Ajmer Express#16210 · Express
12:45 PMMiraj Jn
18h 30m146 stops
07:15 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 4h 5m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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

Ichalkaranji to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ichalkaranji to Dharamsala is about 2257 km by road, roughly 45.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2257 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,930 · Sedan ₹29,440 · SUV ₹38,520 · Innova / MUV ₹43,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,950
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,480 · AC Seater ₹4,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,610 · AC Sleeper ₹5,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,370
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,290 · Third AC ₹3,190 · Second AC ₹4,540 · First AC ₹6,350

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

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