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Jamshedpur to Dharamsala

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

1857 kmDistance
37.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20530
Sedan₹24240
SUV₹31720
Innova / MUV₹35480
Tempo Traveller₹41150
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2040
AC Seater₹3340
Non-AC Sleeper₹2970
AC Sleeper₹4270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5250
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Train
Sleeper₹1140
Economy₹1890
Third AC₹2630
Second AC₹3740
First AC₹5230
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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: Jamshedpur to Dharamsala

1857 km · ~40h 28m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jamshedpur

    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. 71 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 371

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 521

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 671

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

  7. 71 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 743

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 893

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1043

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

  10. 71 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1114

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1264

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1414

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

  13. 71 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1486

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1636

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1786

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

  16. 71 km · 1h 26m 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: Jamshedpur to Dharamsala

1857 km · ~41h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jamshedpur

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

  2. Jamshedpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~929 km

    ~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 929)

    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) · ~929 km

    ~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650

  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: Jamshedpur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Tatanagar Jn for Jamshedpur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 54h 28m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
02:50 PMTatanagar Jn
44h251 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 · 54h 55m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
02:50 PMTatanagar Jn
44h251 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

1 change · 64h 52m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
02:50 PMTatanagar Jn
44h251 stops
10:50 AM+2dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 15h 25m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
5h 27m18 stops
07:42 AMParor

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

Jamshedpur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jamshedpur to Dharamsala is about 1857 km by road, roughly 37.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1857 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,530 · Sedan ₹24,240 · SUV ₹31,720 · Innova / MUV ₹35,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,150
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,040 · AC Seater ₹3,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,970 · AC Sleeper ₹4,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,890 · Third AC ₹2,630 · Second AC ₹3,740 · First AC ₹5,230

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

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