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Katni to Dharamsala

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

1318 kmDistance

26.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹14600

Sedan₹17230

SUV₹22560

Innova / MUV₹25240

Tempo Traveller₹29300

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1450

AC Seater₹2370

Non-AC Sleeper₹2110

AC Sleeper₹3030

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3740

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Train

Sleeper₹820

Economy₹1350

Third AC₹1880

Second AC₹2670

First AC₹3720

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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: Katni to Dharamsala

1318 km · ~28h 22m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Katni
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.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 439
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 589
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 739
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 879
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1029
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1179
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m 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: Katni to Dharamsala

1318 km · ~29h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Katni
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Katni → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~659 km
~14h 39m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,900
Search buses Katni to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 659)
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 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~659 km
~14h 39m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,900
Search buses Katni 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: Katni to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 38h 46m in total

JABALPUR - SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA Express#11449 · Express

06:59 AMSansarpur

27h 50m201 stops

10:49 AM^+1dBharoli Junction

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

11:34 AMBharoli Junction

6m1 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 38h 46m in total

JABALPUR - SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA Express#11449 · Express

06:59 AMSansarpur

30h 11m214 stops

01:10 PM^+1dJammu Tawi

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 38h 46m in total

JABALPUR - SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA Express#11449 · Express

06:59 AMSansarpur

30h 11m214 stops

01:10 PM^+1dJammu Tawi

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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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