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Kohima to Dharamsala

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

2437 kmDistance

48.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹26910

Sedan₹31780

SUV₹41580

Innova / MUV₹46500

Tempo Traveller₹53910

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2680

AC Seater₹4390

Non-AC Sleeper₹3900

AC Sleeper₹5610

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6870

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Train

Sleeper₹1490

Economy₹2470

Third AC₹3440

Second AC₹4900

First AC₹6850

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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: Kohima to Dharamsala

2437 km · ~52h 44m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

Start from Kohima
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.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 406
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 556
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 706
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 812
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 962
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1112
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1219
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1369
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1519
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1625
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1775
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1925
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2031
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2181
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2331
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m 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: Kohima to Dharamsala

2437 km · ~54h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kohima
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kohima. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kohima → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
Search buses Kohima to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 812)
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) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
Search buses Kohima to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1625)
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) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
Search buses Kohima 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: Kohima to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 68h 24m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani

01:21 AMKhotkhoti

24h 10m242 stops

01:31 AM^+1dChunar

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chunar — about 5h 9m wait

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

06:40 AMChunar

28h 10m184 stops

10:50 AM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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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