Mandsaur to Dharamshala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1188 km
Approx Duration: 26.4 hrs
Route overview
Mandsaur to Dharamshala is about 1188 km by road, roughly 26.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Mandsaur to Dharamshala
About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandsaur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 396. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 546. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 696. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 792. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 942. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1092. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Dharamshala
By bus: Mandsaur to Dharamshala
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Mandsaur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km Takes about 13h 12m. Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710.
- 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 Dharamshala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dharamshala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km Takes about 13h 12m. Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710.
- Arrive in Dharamshala
By train: Mandsaur to Dharamshala
The nearest railway stations are Mandasor for Mandsaur and Nagrota for Dharamshala. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
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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