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Nashik to Dharamsala

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

1796 kmDistance
35.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19860
Sedan₹23450
SUV₹30680
Innova / MUV₹34320
Tempo Traveller₹39810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1980
AC Seater₹3230
Non-AC Sleeper₹2870
AC Sleeper₹4130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5080
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Train
Sleeper₹1110
Economy₹1830
Third AC₹2540
Second AC₹3620
First AC₹5060
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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: Nashik to Dharamsala

1796 km · ~38h 35m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nashik

    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. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

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

  7. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 898

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1048

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1198

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

  10. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1347

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1497

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1647

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

  13. 149 km · 2h 59m 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: Nashik to Dharamsala

1796 km · ~39h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nashik

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

  2. Nashik → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~898 km

    ~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 898)

    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) · ~898 km

    ~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  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: Nashik to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Nasik Road for Nashik, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 46h 54m in total

Punjab Mail#12137 · Superfast
10:51 PMAsvali
28h 49m212 stops
03:40 AM+2dBhatinda Jn

Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 4h 30m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
08:10 AMBhatinda Jn
7h53 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

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 · 66h 58m in total

Dadar Amritsar Express#11057 · Express
02:47 AMAsvali
25h 59m164 stops
04:46 AM+1dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 15h 54m 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 · 66h 58m in total

Dadar Amritsar Express#11057 · Express
02:47 AMAsvali
37h 43m238 stops
04:30 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 16h 45m 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

Nashik to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nashik to Dharamsala is about 1796 km by road, roughly 35.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1796 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,860 · Sedan ₹23,450 · SUV ₹30,680 · Innova / MUV ₹34,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,870 · AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,540 · Second AC ₹3,620 · First AC ₹5,060

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

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