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Karwar to Dharamsala

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

2532 kmDistance

50.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹27950

Sedan₹33020

SUV₹43190

Innova / MUV₹48310

Tempo Traveller₹56000

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2790

AC Seater₹4560

Non-AC Sleeper₹4050

AC Sleeper₹5820

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7140

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Train

Sleeper₹1550

Economy₹2560

Third AC₹3570

Second AC₹5090

First AC₹7120

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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: Karwar to Dharamsala

2532 km · ~54h 38m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

Start from Karwar
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.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 844
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 994
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1144
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1266
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1416
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1566
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1688
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1838
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1988
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2110
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2260
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2410
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m 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: Karwar to Dharamsala

2532 km · ~56h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Karwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Karwar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
Search buses Karwar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 844)
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) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
Search buses Karwar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1688)
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) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
Search buses Karwar 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: Karwar to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 70h 8m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti

11:37 PMHarwada

35h 57m271 stops

11:34 AM^+2dSubzi Mandi

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 9h 6m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail

08:40 PMSubzi Mandi

10h 10m76 stops

06:50 AM^+1dPathankot

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 70h 8m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti

11:37 PMHarwada

35h 55m270 stops

11:32 AM^+2dDelhi Sadar Bazar

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 10h 44m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express

10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

9h 44m79 stops

08:00 AM^+1dPathankot

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 70h 10m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast

11:35 PMHarwada

20h 30m137 stops

08:05 PM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 15h 15m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn

27h 50m178 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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