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Palakkad to Dharamsala

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

3098 kmDistance

62 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹34180

Sedan₹40370

SUV₹52820

Innova / MUV₹59060

Tempo Traveller₹68460

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3410

AC Seater₹5580

Non-AC Sleeper₹4960

AC Sleeper₹7130

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8720

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Train

Sleeper₹1890

Economy₹3130

Third AC₹4370

Second AC₹6230

First AC₹8700

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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.

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By Car: Palakkad to Dharamsala

3098 km · ~66h 38m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Palakkad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 443
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 593
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 743
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 885
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1035
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1185
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1328
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1478
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1628
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1770
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1920
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2070
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2213
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2363
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2513
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2655
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2805
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2955
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Palakkad to Dharamsala

3098 km · ~68h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Palakkad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palakkad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Palakkad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
Search buses Palakkad to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 775)
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) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
Search buses Palakkad to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1549)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
Search buses Palakkad to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 2324)
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 3 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km
~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
Search buses Palakkad to Dharamsala
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Palakkad to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 70h 29m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

11:16 PMLakkiti

59h 33m410 stops

10:49 AM^+3dBharoli Junction

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

11:34 AMBharoli Junction

6m1 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

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Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 70h 29m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

11:16 PMLakkiti

61h 54m422 stops

01:10 PM^+3dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 70h 29m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

11:16 PMLakkiti

56h 49m391 stops

08:05 AM^+3dJalandhar Cant

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 4h 54m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

12:59 PMJalandhar Cant

2h 11m27 stops

03:10 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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