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Kannur to Dharamsala

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

2943 kmDistance

58.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32470

Sedan₹38360

SUV₹50180

Innova / MUV₹56120

Tempo Traveller₹65050

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3240

AC Seater₹5300

Non-AC Sleeper₹4710

AC Sleeper₹6770

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8290

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Train

Sleeper₹1800

Economy₹2970

Third AC₹4150

Second AC₹5920

First AC₹8270

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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: Kannur to Dharamsala

2943 km · ~63h 32m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Kannur
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.
120 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 420
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 570
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 720
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 841
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 991
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1141
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1261
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1411
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1561
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1682
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1832
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1982
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2102
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2252
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2402
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2523
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2673
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2823
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 25m 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: Kannur to Dharamsala

2943 km · ~65h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kannur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kannur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kannur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~981 km
~21h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
Search buses Kannur to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 981)
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) · ~981 km
~21h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
Search buses Kannur to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1962)
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) · ~981 km
~21h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
Search buses Kannur 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: Kannur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, 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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