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Kanchipuram to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

2837 kmDistance

56.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹31310

Sedan₹36980

SUV₹48380

Innova / MUV₹54100

Tempo Traveller₹62710

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3120

AC Seater₹5110

Non-AC Sleeper₹4540

AC Sleeper₹6530

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7990

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Train

Sleeper₹1730

Economy₹2870

Third AC₹4000

Second AC₹5700

First AC₹7970

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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: Kanchipuram to Dharamsala

2837 km · ~61h 24m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Kanchipuram
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.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 405
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 555
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 705
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 811
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 961
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1111
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1216
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1366
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1516
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1621
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1771
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1921
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2026
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2176
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2326
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2432
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2582
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2732
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m 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: Kanchipuram to Dharamsala

2837 km · ~63h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kanchipuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanchipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kanchipuram → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km
~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
Search buses Kanchipuram to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 946)
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) · ~946 km
~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
Search buses Kanchipuram to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1891)
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) · ~946 km
~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
Search buses Kanchipuram 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: Kanchipuram to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, 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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