Karimnagar to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karimnagar, Telangana to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Karimnagar to Dharamsala
2025 km · ~43h 50m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karimnagar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 405Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 705Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 810Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 960Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1110Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1215Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1365Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1515Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1620Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1770Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1920Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamsalaDharamsala, 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: Karimnagar to Dharamsala
2025 km · ~45h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Karimnagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karimnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Karimnagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km
~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- Change buses at a major city (around km 675)
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) · ~675 km
~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1350)
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) · ~675 km
~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- 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: Karimnagar to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Kottapalli (about 31 km away) for Karimnagar, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 9m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 49h 9m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 49h 9m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
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
Karimnagar to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karimnagar to Dharamsala is about 2025 km by road, roughly 40.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2025 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,380 · Sedan ₹26,430 · SUV ₹34,580 · Innova / MUV ₹38,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,060 · Third AC ₹2,870 · Second AC ₹4,080 · First AC ₹5,700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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