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Mandsaur to Dharamsala

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

1188 kmDistance
23.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13170
Sedan₹15540
SUV₹20350
Innova / MUV₹22770
Tempo Traveller₹26440
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1310
AC Seater₹2140
Non-AC Sleeper₹1900
AC Sleeper₹2730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3380
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Train
Sleeper₹740
Economy₹1220
Third AC₹1690
Second AC₹2410
First AC₹3360
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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: Mandsaur to Dharamsala

1188 km · ~25h 46m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandsaur

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m 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: Mandsaur to Dharamsala

1188 km · ~26h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mandsaur

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

  2. Mandsaur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km

    ~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 594)

    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 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km

    ~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710

  5. 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: Mandsaur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Mandasor for Mandsaur, 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

Mandsaur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandsaur to Dharamsala is about 1188 km by road, roughly 23.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1188 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,170 · Sedan ₹15,540 · SUV ₹20,350 · Innova / MUV ₹22,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,440
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,310 · AC Seater ₹2,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,900 · AC Sleeper ₹2,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,380
  • Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,220 · Third AC ₹1,690 · Second AC ₹2,410 · First AC ₹3,360

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

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