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Kolar to Dharamsala

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

2768 kmDistance

55.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹30550

Sedan₹36080

SUV₹47210

Innova / MUV₹52790

Tempo Traveller₹61200

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3040

AC Seater₹4980

Non-AC Sleeper₹4430

AC Sleeper₹6370

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7800

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Train

Sleeper₹1690

Economy₹2800

Third AC₹3910

Second AC₹5570

First AC₹7780

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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: Kolar to Dharamsala

2768 km · ~60h 2m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Kolar
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.
95 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 791
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 941
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1091
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1186
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1336
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1486
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1582
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1732
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1882
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1977
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2127
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2277
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2373
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2523
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2673
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 55m 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: Kolar to Dharamsala

2768 km · ~61h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kolar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kolar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~923 km
~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630
Search buses Kolar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 923)
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) · ~923 km
~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630
Search buses Kolar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1845)
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) · ~923 km
~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630
Search buses Kolar 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: Kolar to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Bangarapet for Kolar, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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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