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Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala

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

3318 kmDistance

66.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹36600

Sedan₹43230

SUV₹56560

Innova / MUV₹63240

Tempo Traveller₹73300

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3650

AC Seater₹5970

Non-AC Sleeper₹5310

AC Sleeper₹7630

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9340

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Train

Sleeper₹2020

Economy₹3350

Third AC₹4680

Second AC₹6670

First AC₹9320

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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: Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala

3318 km · ~71h 42m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Pathanamthitta
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.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 415
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 565
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 715
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 830
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 980
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1130
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1244
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1394
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1544
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1659
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1809
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1959
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2074
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2224
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2374
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2489
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2639
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2789
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2903
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3053
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3203
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m 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: Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala

3318 km · ~73h 48m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Pathanamthitta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathanamthitta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Pathanamthitta → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
Search buses Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 830)
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) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
Search buses Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1659)
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) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
Search buses Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 2489)
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) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
Search buses Pathanamthitta 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: Pathanamthitta to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Chengannur for Pathanamthitta, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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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