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Pali to Dharamsala

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

1005 kmDistance

20.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹11160

Sedan₹13170

SUV₹17240

Innova / MUV₹19300

Tempo Traveller₹22410

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1110

AC Seater₹1810

Non-AC Sleeper₹1610

AC Sleeper₹2310

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2860

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Train

Sleeper₹630

Economy₹1040

Third AC₹1440

Second AC₹2040

First AC₹2840

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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: Pali to Dharamsala

1005 km · ~21h 6m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Pali
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.
185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 335
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 485
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 670
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 820
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
185 km · 3h 42m 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: Pali to Dharamsala

1005 km · ~22h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Pali
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Pali → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~503 km
~11h 11m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
Search buses Pali to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 503)
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) · ~503 km
~11h 11m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
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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: Pali to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Pali Marwar for Pali, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 56m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

06:22 PMRajkiawas

20h 48m114 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 40m wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger

03:50 PMPathankot

5h 28m21 stops

09:18 PMParor

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 27h 23m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

06:22 PMRajkiawas

20h 48m114 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

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 ↗

1 change · 37h 20m in total

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express

06:22 PMRajkiawas

20h 48m114 stops

03:10 PM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 5m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

5h 27m18 stops

07:42 AMParor

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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