Pune to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pune, Maharashtra 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: Pune to Dharamsala
2005 km · ~43h 26m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pune
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.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 802Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 952Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1102Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1203Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1353Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1503Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1604Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1754Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1904Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m 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: Pune to Dharamsala
2005 km · ~44h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pune
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pune. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pune → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 668)
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) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1337)
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 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- 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: Pune to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 52h 25m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 1h 3m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 52h 25m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 4h 36m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 52h 25m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 5h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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
Pune to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pune to Dharamsala is about 2005 km by road, roughly 40.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2005 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,160 · Sedan ₹26,170 · SUV ₹34,240 · Innova / MUV ₹38,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,210 · AC Seater ₹3,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,210 · AC Sleeper ₹4,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,660
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,040 · Third AC ₹2,840 · Second AC ₹4,040 · First AC ₹5,640
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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