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Munger to Dharamsala

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

1621 kmDistance
32.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17930
Sedan₹21170
SUV₹27710
Innova / MUV₹31000
Tempo Traveller₹35960
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1780
AC Seater₹2920
Non-AC Sleeper₹2590
AC Sleeper₹3730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4590
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Train
Sleeper₹1000
Economy₹1650
Third AC₹2300
Second AC₹3270
First AC₹4570
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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: Munger to Dharamsala

1621 km · ~35h 5m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munger

    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. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 811

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 961

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1111

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1216

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1366

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1516

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m 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: Munger to Dharamsala

1621 km · ~36h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munger

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

  2. Munger → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 811)

    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) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  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: Munger to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 42h 29m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
03:16 AMMansi Jn
33h 4m288 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 42h 29m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
03:16 AMMansi Jn
33h 4m288 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 56h 17m in total

NEW JALPAIGURI - AMRITSAR Karmabhoomi Exp#12407 · Superfast
01:28 PMMansi Jn
27h 57m249 stops
05:25 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 15h 50m 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

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

Munger to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munger to Dharamsala is about 1621 km by road, roughly 32.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1621 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,930 · Sedan ₹21,170 · SUV ₹27,710 · Innova / MUV ₹31,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,960
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,300 · Second AC ₹3,270 · First AC ₹4,570

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

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