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Nadiad to Dharamsala

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

1446 kmDistance
28.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16010
Sedan₹18900
SUV₹24730
Innova / MUV₹27670
Tempo Traveller₹32110
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1590
AC Seater₹2600
Non-AC Sleeper₹2310
AC Sleeper₹3330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4100
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Train
Sleeper₹900
Economy₹1480
Third AC₹2050
Second AC₹2920
First AC₹4080
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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: Nadiad to Dharamsala

1446 km · ~31h 35m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nadiad

    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. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 362

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 512

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 662

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

  7. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 723

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 873

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1023

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

  10. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1085

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1235

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1385

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

  13. 62 km · 1h 14m 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: Nadiad to Dharamsala

1446 km · ~32h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nadiad

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

  2. Nadiad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km

    ~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 723)

    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) · ~723 km

    ~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹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: Nadiad to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 40h 38m in total

Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad AC Duronto Express#12267 · Duronto
05:07 AMVadod
53m13 stops
06:00 AMAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 5h 20m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

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

2 changes · 57h 45m in total

Sarvodaya SF Express#12473 · Superfast
12:00 PMNenpur
16h 54m137 stops
04:54 AM+1dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 15h 46m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
10h 10m76 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

2 changes · 57h 45m in total

Sarvodaya SF Express#12473 · Superfast
12:00 PMNenpur
16h 52m136 stops
04:52 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 17h 24m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
9h 44m79 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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

Nadiad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nadiad to Dharamsala is about 1446 km by road, roughly 28.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1446 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,010 · Sedan ₹18,900 · SUV ₹24,730 · Innova / MUV ₹27,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,110
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,480 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,920 · First AC ₹4,080

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

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