Puri (Odisha) to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Puri, Odisha 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: Puri to Dharamsala
2175 km · ~46h 50m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Puri
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.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 870Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1020Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1170Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1305Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1455Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1605Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1740Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1890Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m 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: Puri to Dharamsala
2175 km · ~48h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Puri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puri → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~725 km
~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080
- Change buses at a major city (around km 725)
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) · ~725 km
~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1450)
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) · ~725 km
~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080
- 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: Puri to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Puri for Puri, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 71h 55m in total
Change trains at Tatanagar Jn — about 8h 15m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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
Puri to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Puri to Dharamsala is about 2175 km by road, roughly 43.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2175 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,030 · Sedan ₹28,380 · SUV ₹37,130 · Innova / MUV ₹41,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,150
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · AC Sleeper ₹5,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,210 · Third AC ₹3,080 · Second AC ₹4,380 · First AC ₹6,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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