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Mathura to Dharamsala

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

704 kmDistance
14.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7840
Sedan₹9250
SUV₹12120
Innova / MUV₹13580
Tempo Traveller₹15790
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹770
AC Seater₹1270
Non-AC Sleeper₹1130
AC Sleeper₹1620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2020
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Train
Sleeper₹450
Economy₹730
Third AC₹1020
Second AC₹1440
First AC₹2000
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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: Mathura to Dharamsala

704 km · ~15h 25m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mathura

    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. 52 km · 1h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 352

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 502

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 652

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

  7. 52 km · 1h 2m 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: Mathura to Dharamsala

704 km · ~15h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mathura

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

  2. Mathura → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~704 km

    ~15h 39m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  3. 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: Mathura to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Mathura Jn for Mathura, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 36h 35m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
09:10 AMFarah Town
11h 5m91 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 36h 35m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
09:10 AMFarah Town
11h 5m91 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 8h 25m wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger
04:40 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 55m15 stops
07:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 36h 35m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
09:10 AMFarah Town
11h 5m91 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h wait

Amritsar Pathankot DMU#54613 · Passenger
06:15 AMAmritsar Jn
3h 20m15 stops
09:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Mathura to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mathura to Dharamsala is about 704 km by road, roughly 14.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 704 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,840 · Sedan ₹9,250 · SUV ₹12,120 · Innova / MUV ₹13,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹770 · AC Seater ₹1,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,130 · AC Sleeper ₹1,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹730 · Third AC ₹1,020 · Second AC ₹1,440 · First AC ₹2,000

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

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