Nadiad to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nadiad, Gujarat to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
- Start from Nadiad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 362Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 512Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 662Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 723Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 873Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1085Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1235Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1385Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharamsalaDharamsala, 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.
- 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.
- Nadiad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km
~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070
- 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.
- change point 1 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km
~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070
- 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
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 5h 20m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait
2 changes · 57h 45m in total
Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 15h 46m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 57h 45m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 17h 24m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
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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