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Kurnool to Dharamsala

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

2380 kmDistance
47.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26280
Sedan₹31040
SUV₹40610
Innova / MUV₹45420
Tempo Traveller₹52660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2620
AC Seater₹4280
Non-AC Sleeper₹3810
AC Sleeper₹5470
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6710
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Train
Sleeper₹1460
Economy₹2410
Third AC₹3360
Second AC₹4790
First AC₹6690
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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: Kurnool to Dharamsala

2380 km · ~51h 36m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kurnool

    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. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 397

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 547

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 697

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

  7. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 793

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 943

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1093

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

  10. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1190

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1340

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1490

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

  13. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1587

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1737

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1887

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

  16. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1983

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2133

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2283

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

  19. 97 km · 1h 56m 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: Kurnool to Dharamsala

2380 km · ~52h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kurnool

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

  2. Kurnool → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 793)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1587)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  7. 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: Kurnool to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Kurnool Town for Kurnool, 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

Kurnool to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kurnool to Dharamsala is about 2380 km by road, roughly 47.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2380 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,280 · Sedan ₹31,040 · SUV ₹40,610 · Innova / MUV ₹45,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,620 · AC Seater ₹4,280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,810 · AC Sleeper ₹5,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,710
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,410 · Third AC ₹3,360 · Second AC ₹4,790 · First AC ₹6,690

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

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