Patan to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patan, Gujarat 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: Patan to Dharamsala
1322 km · ~28h 26m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patan
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.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 881Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m 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: Patan to Dharamsala
1322 km · ~29h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Patan
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patan. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patan → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~661 km
~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900
- Change buses at a major city (around km 661)
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) · ~661 km
~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900
- 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: Patan to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Patan for Patan, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 45m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 11h 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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
Patan to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patan to Dharamsala is about 1322 km by road, roughly 26.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1322 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,640 · Sedan ₹17,290 · SUV ₹22,620 · Innova / MUV ₹25,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,380
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,450 · AC Seater ₹2,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,120 · AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,880 · Second AC ₹2,670 · First AC ₹3,730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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