Kozhikode to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kozhikode, Kerala 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: Kozhikode to Dharamsala
3030 km · ~65h 16m · About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kozhikode
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 433Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 583Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 866Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1016Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1166Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1299Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1449Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1731Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1881Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2164Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2314Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2597Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2897Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m 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: Kozhikode to Dharamsala
3030 km · ~67h 24m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kozhikode
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kozhikode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kozhikode → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 758)
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) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1515)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2273)
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 3 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- 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: Kozhikode to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Kozhikode for Kozhikode, 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
Kozhikode to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kozhikode to Dharamsala is about 3030 km by road, roughly 60.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3030 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,430 · Sedan ₹39,490 · SUV ₹51,660 · Innova / MUV ₹57,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,960
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,330 · AC Seater ₹5,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,850 · AC Sleeper ₹6,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,530
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,850 · Economy ₹3,060 · Third AC ₹4,270 · Second AC ₹6,090 · First AC ₹8,510
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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