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Jodhpur to Dharamsala

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

959 kmDistance
19.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10650
Sedan₹12570
SUV₹16450
Innova / MUV₹18420
Tempo Traveller₹21400
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1050
AC Seater₹1730
Non-AC Sleeper₹1530
AC Sleeper₹2210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2740
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Train
Sleeper₹610
Economy₹990
Third AC₹1370
Second AC₹1950
First AC₹2720
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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: Jodhpur to Dharamsala

959 km · ~20h 11m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jodhpur

    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. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 320

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 470

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

  5. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 639

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 789

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

  7. 170 km · 3h 24m 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: Jodhpur to Dharamsala

959 km · ~21h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jodhpur

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

  2. Jodhpur → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~959 km

    ~21h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,740

  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: Jodhpur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Jodhpur Jn for Jodhpur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 25h 27m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
07:51 PMBasni
19h 19m105 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

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

1 change · 25h 54m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
07:51 PMBasni
19h 19m105 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

1 change · 35h 51m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
07:51 PMBasni
19h 19m105 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 5m 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

Jodhpur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jodhpur to Dharamsala is about 959 km by road, roughly 19.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 959 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,650 · Sedan ₹12,570 · SUV ₹16,450 · Innova / MUV ₹18,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,400
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,050 · AC Seater ₹1,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,530 · AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,740
  • Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,370 · Second AC ₹1,950 · First AC ₹2,720

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

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