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Muzaffarpur to Dharamsala

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

1444 kmDistance
28.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15980
Sedan₹18870
SUV₹24700
Innova / MUV₹27640
Tempo Traveller₹32070
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1590
AC Seater₹2600
Non-AC Sleeper₹2310
AC Sleeper₹3320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4090
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Train
Sleeper₹900
Economy₹1470
Third AC₹2050
Second AC₹2920
First AC₹4070
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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: Muzaffarpur to Dharamsala

1444 km · ~31h 33m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Muzaffarpur

    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. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 361

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 511

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 661

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

  7. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 722

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 872

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1022

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

  10. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1083

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1233

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1383

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

  13. 61 km · 1h 13m 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: Muzaffarpur to Dharamsala

1444 km · ~32h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Muzaffarpur

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

  2. Muzaffarpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 722)

    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) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  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: Muzaffarpur to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 39h 16m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
06:29 AMDholi
29h 51m261 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 · 39h 16m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
06:29 AMDholi
29h 51m261 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 · 54h 3m in total

New Jalpaiguri Ajmer Weekly Express#19602 · Express
03:42 PMDholi
20h 28m161 stops
12:10 PM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 10m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
10h 30m77 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 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

Muzaffarpur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Muzaffarpur to Dharamsala is about 1444 km by road, roughly 28.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1444 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,980 · Sedan ₹18,870 · SUV ₹24,700 · Innova / MUV ₹27,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,070
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,920 · First AC ₹4,070

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

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