Manali to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh 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: Manali to Dharamsala
107 km · ~2h 8m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
107 km · 2h 8m 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: Manali to Dharamsala
107 km · ~2h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Manali
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Manali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Manali → Dharamsala
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~107 km
~2h 23m|Tentative fare ₹120–₹350
- 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: Manali to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 2m in total
Change trains at Majhairan Himachal — about 1h 36m wait
1 change · 8h 45m in total
Change trains at Chamunda Marg — about 3h 46m wait
1 change · 8h 58m in total
Change trains at Tripal Halt — about 48m 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
Manali to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Dharamsala is about 107 km by road, roughly 2.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 107 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,280 · Sedan ₹1,490 · SUV ₹1,970 · Innova / MUV ₹2,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,650
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹120 · AC Seater ₹190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹170 · AC Sleeper ₹250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹350
- Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹140 · Third AC ₹180 · Second AC ₹240 · First AC ₹330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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