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Karur to Dharamsala

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

3081 kmDistance
61.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33990
Sedan₹40150
SUV₹52530
Innova / MUV₹58740
Tempo Traveller₹68080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3390
AC Seater₹5550
Non-AC Sleeper₹4930
AC Sleeper₹7090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8680
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Train
Sleeper₹1880
Economy₹3110
Third AC₹4340
Second AC₹6190
First AC₹8660
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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: Karur to Dharamsala

3081 km · ~66h 17m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karur

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 440

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

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

  7. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 880

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1030

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1180

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

  10. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1320

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1470

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1620

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

  13. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1761

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1911

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2061

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

  16. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2201

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2351

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2501

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

  19. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2641

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2791

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2941

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

  22. 140 km · 2h 48m 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: Karur to Dharamsala

3081 km · ~68h 28m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karur

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

  2. Karur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km

    ~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 770)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km

    ~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1541)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km

    ~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2311)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km

    ~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  9. 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: Karur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Karur for Karur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 70h 10m in total

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
11:35 PMMahadanapuram
59h 14m456 stops
10:49 AM+3dBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
11:34 AMBharoli Junction
6m1 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 70h 10m in total

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
11:35 PMMahadanapuram
61h 35m469 stops
01:10 PM+3dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 70h 10m in total

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
11:35 PMMahadanapuram
61h 35m469 stops
01:10 PM+3dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Karur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karur to Dharamsala is about 3081 km by road, roughly 61.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3081 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,990 · Sedan ₹40,150 · SUV ₹52,530 · Innova / MUV ₹58,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,390 · AC Seater ₹5,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,930 · AC Sleeper ₹7,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,680
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,880 · Economy ₹3,110 · Third AC ₹4,340 · Second AC ₹6,190 · First AC ₹8,660

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

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