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Munnar to Dharamsala

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

3200 kmDistance

64 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹35300

Sedan₹41700

SUV₹54550

Innova / MUV₹61000

Tempo Traveller₹70700

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3520

AC Seater₹5760

Non-AC Sleeper₹5120

AC Sleeper₹7360

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9010

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Train

Sleeper₹1950

Economy₹3230

Third AC₹4510

Second AC₹6430

First AC₹8990

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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.

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By Car: Munnar to Dharamsala

3200 km · ~69h 20m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Munnar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 400
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 550
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 700
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 800
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 950
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1100
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1200
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1350
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1500
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1600
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1750
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1900
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2000
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2400
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2550
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2700
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2800
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2950
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3100
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Munnar to Dharamsala

3200 km · ~71h 8m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Munnar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Munnar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Munnar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~800 km
~17h 47m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
Search buses Munnar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 800)
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.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~800 km
~17h 47m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
Search buses Munnar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1600)
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.
change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~800 km
~17h 47m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
Search buses Munnar to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 2400)
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.
change point 3 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~800 km
~17h 47m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
Search buses Munnar to Dharamsala
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Munnar to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, 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.

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