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Indore to Dharamsala

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

1374 kmDistance

27.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹15210

Sedan₹17960

SUV₹23510

Innova / MUV₹26310

Tempo Traveller₹30530

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1510

AC Seater₹2470

Non-AC Sleeper₹2200

AC Sleeper₹3160

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3900

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Train

Sleeper₹850

Economy₹1400

Third AC₹1950

Second AC₹2780

First AC₹3880

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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.

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By Car: Indore to Dharamsala

1374 km · ~28h 49m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Indore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 344
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 494
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 687
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 837
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1031
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1181
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Indore to Dharamsala

1374 km · ~30h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Indore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Indore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Indore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
Search buses Indore to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 687)
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.
change point 1 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
Search buses Indore to Dharamsala
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Indore to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 47h in total

Shanti Express#19310 · Express

10:45 PMIndore Jn Bg

10h73 stops

08:45 AM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 2h 35m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 52h 15m in total

Indore Amritsar (Weekly) Express#19325 · Express

05:30 PMIndore Jn Bg

27h 15m140 stops

08:45 PM^+1dAmritsar Jn

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Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 12h 30m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

09:15 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 25m15 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

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Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 52h 15m in total

Indore Amritsar (Weekly) Express#19325 · Express

05:30 PMIndore Jn Bg

25h 45m129 stops

07:15 PM^+1dJalandhar City

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 4h 15m wait

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express

11:30 PMJalandhar City

3h 50m26 stops

03:20 AM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 30m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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