Kota to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Kota to Dharamsala
1014 km · ~21h 17m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
188 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 338Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 488Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
188 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 676Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 826Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
188 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamsalaDharamsala, 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: Kota to Dharamsala
1014 km · ~22h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kota
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kota. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kota → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~507 km
~11h 16m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 507)
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) · ~507 km
~11h 16m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470
- 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: Kota to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 43h 3m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h 35m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 43h 3m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait
2 changes · 43h 3m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h 35m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait
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.
Transport Options
Kota to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Dharamsala is about 1014 km by road, roughly 20.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1014 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,250 · Sedan ₹13,280 · SUV ₹17,390 · Innova / MUV ₹19,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,610
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,120 · AC Seater ₹1,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,620 · AC Sleeper ₹2,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹640 · Economy ₹1,040 · Third AC ₹1,450 · Second AC ₹2,060 · First AC ₹2,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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