Nongstoin to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nongstoin, Meghalaya 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: Nongstoin to Dharamsala
2123 km · ~45h 48m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nongstoin
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.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 425Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 575Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 725Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 849Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 999Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1149Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1274Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1424Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1698Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1848Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1998Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m 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: Nongstoin to Dharamsala
2123 km · ~47h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Nongstoin
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nongstoin. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nongstoin → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~708 km
~15h 44m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 708)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~708 km
~15h 44m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1415)
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 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~708 km
~15h 44m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- 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: Nongstoin to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 89 km away) for Nongstoin, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 56h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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
Nongstoin to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nongstoin to Dharamsala is about 2123 km by road, roughly 42.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2123 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,450 · Sedan ₹27,700 · SUV ₹36,240 · Innova / MUV ₹40,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,010
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,340 · AC Seater ₹3,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,280 · First AC ₹5,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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