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Jaipur to Dharamsala

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

769 kmDistance
15.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8560
Sedan₹10100
SUV₹13220
Innova / MUV₹14810
Tempo Traveller₹17220
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹850
AC Seater₹1380
Non-AC Sleeper₹1230
AC Sleeper₹1770
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2200
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Train
Sleeper₹490
Economy₹800
Third AC₹1110
Second AC₹1570
First AC₹2180
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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: Jaipur to Dharamsala

769 km · ~16h 43m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jaipur

    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. 85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 385

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 535

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 685

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

  7. 85 km · 1h 41m 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: Jaipur to Dharamsala

769 km · ~17h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jaipur

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

  2. Jaipur → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km

    ~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200

  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: Jaipur to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 29h 51m in total

Pooja express#12413 · Superfast
03:54 PMSheo Singh Pura
16h 11m136 stops
08:05 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h 25m 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 · 29h 51m in total

Pooja express#12413 · Superfast
03:54 PMSheo Singh Pura
16h 11m136 stops
08:05 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 6h 25m 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 · 45h 18m in total

Mandore Express#12462 · Superfast
12:27 AMSheo Singh Pura
5h 58m49 stops
06:25 AMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 13h 55m 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

Jaipur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jaipur to Dharamsala is about 769 km by road, roughly 15.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 769 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,560 · Sedan ₹10,100 · SUV ₹13,220 · Innova / MUV ₹14,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,220
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹850 · AC Seater ₹1,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,230 · AC Sleeper ₹1,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹490 · Economy ₹800 · Third AC ₹1,110 · Second AC ₹1,570 · First AC ₹2,180

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

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