Malappuram to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Malappuram, 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: Malappuram to Dharamsala
3060 km · ~65h 52m · About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Malappuram
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.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 874Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1024Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1174Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1311Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1461Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1611Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1749Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1899Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2049Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2186Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2336Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2486Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2623Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2773Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2923Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m 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: Malappuram to Dharamsala
3060 km · ~68h · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Malappuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malappuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malappuram → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 765)
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) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1530)
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) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2295)
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) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- 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: Malappuram to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Tirunnavaya for Malappuram, 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
Malappuram to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Malappuram to Dharamsala is about 3060 km by road, roughly 61.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3060 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,760 · Sedan ₹39,880 · SUV ₹52,170 · Innova / MUV ₹58,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,620
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,370 · AC Seater ₹5,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · AC Sleeper ₹7,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,870 · Economy ₹3,090 · Third AC ₹4,310 · Second AC ₹6,150 · First AC ₹8,600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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