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Prayagraj to Dharamsala

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

1204 kmDistance

24.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹13340

Sedan₹15750

SUV₹20620

Innova / MUV₹23080

Tempo Traveller₹26790

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1320

AC Seater₹2170

Non-AC Sleeper₹1930

AC Sleeper₹2770

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3420

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Train

Sleeper₹750

Economy₹1230

Third AC₹1720

Second AC₹2440

First AC₹3400

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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: Prayagraj to Dharamsala

1204 km · ~26h 5m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Prayagraj
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.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 803
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 953
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1103
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m 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: Prayagraj to Dharamsala

1204 km · ~26h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Prayagraj
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Prayagraj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Prayagraj → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~602 km
~13h 23m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740
Search buses Prayagraj to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 602)
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) · ~602 km
~13h 23m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740
Search buses Prayagraj 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: Prayagraj to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 8m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express

08:10 AMBheerpur

26h 40m172 stops

10:50 AM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger

03:50 PMPathankot

5h 28m21 stops

09:18 PMParor

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 37h 8m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

08:10 AMBheerpur

26h 40m172 stops

10:50 AM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER#52469 · Passenger

03:50 PMPathankot

5h 28m21 stops

09:18 PMParor

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 37h 35m in total

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express

08:10 AMBheerpur

26h 40m172 stops

10:50 AM^+1dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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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