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Nizamabad to Dharamsala

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

1971 kmDistance
39.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21780
Sedan₹25720
SUV₹33660
Innova / MUV₹37650
Tempo Traveller₹43660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2170
AC Seater₹3550
Non-AC Sleeper₹3150
AC Sleeper₹4530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5570
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Train
Sleeper₹1210
Economy₹2000
Third AC₹2790
Second AC₹3970
First AC₹5550
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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: Nizamabad to Dharamsala

1971 km · ~42h 45m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nizamabad

    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. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 394

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 544

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 694

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

  7. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 788

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 938

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1088

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

  10. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1183

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1333

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1483

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

  13. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1577

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1727

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1877

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

  16. 94 km · 1h 53m 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: Nizamabad to Dharamsala

1971 km · ~43h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nizamabad

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

  2. Nizamabad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 986)

    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) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  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: Nizamabad to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Nizamabad for Nizamabad, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 67h in total

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
02:45 AMIndalvai
24h 55m156 stops
03:40 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 7h 40m 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

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

Nizamabad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nizamabad to Dharamsala is about 1971 km by road, roughly 39.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1971 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,780 · Sedan ₹25,720 · SUV ₹33,660 · Innova / MUV ₹37,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,150 · AC Sleeper ₹4,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,790 · Second AC ₹3,970 · First AC ₹5,550

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

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