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Korba to Dharamsala

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

1646 kmDistance
32.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18210
Sedan₹21500
SUV₹28130
Innova / MUV₹31470
Tempo Traveller₹36510
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1810
AC Seater₹2960
Non-AC Sleeper₹2630
AC Sleeper₹3790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4660
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1680
Third AC₹2330
Second AC₹3320
First AC₹4640
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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: Korba to Dharamsala

1646 km · ~35h 35m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Korba

    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. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 823

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 973

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1123

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1235

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1385

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1535

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

  13. 112 km · 2h 14m 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: Korba to Dharamsala

1646 km · ~36h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Korba

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

  2. Korba → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km

    ~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 823)

    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 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km

    ~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350

  5. 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: Korba to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Korba for Korba, 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.

Transport Options

Korba to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Korba to Dharamsala is about 1646 km by road, roughly 32.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1646 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,210 · Sedan ₹21,500 · SUV ₹28,130 · Innova / MUV ₹31,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,510
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · AC Sleeper ₹3,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,660
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,680 · Third AC ₹2,330 · Second AC ₹3,320 · First AC ₹4,640

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

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