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Kakinada to Dharamsala

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

2334 kmDistance

46.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹25770

Sedan₹30440

SUV₹39830

Innova / MUV₹44550

Tempo Traveller₹51650

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2570

AC Seater₹4200

Non-AC Sleeper₹3730

AC Sleeper₹5370

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6590

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Train

Sleeper₹1430

Economy₹2360

Third AC₹3300

Second AC₹4700

First AC₹6570

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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: Kakinada to Dharamsala

2334 km · ~50h 41m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

Start from Kakinada
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 389
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 539
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 689
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 778
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 928
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1078
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1167
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1317
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1467
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1556
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1706
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1856
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1945
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2095
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2245
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m 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: Kakinada to Dharamsala

2334 km · ~51h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kakinada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kakinada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Kakinada to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 778)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Kakinada to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1556)
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 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Kakinada 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: Kakinada to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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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