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Rae Bareli to Dharamsala

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

1064 kmDistance
21.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11800
Sedan₹13930
SUV₹18240
Innova / MUV₹20420
Tempo Traveller₹23710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1170
AC Seater₹1920
Non-AC Sleeper₹1700
AC Sleeper₹2450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3030
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Train
Sleeper₹670
Economy₹1090
Third AC₹1520
Second AC₹2160
First AC₹3010
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Rae Bareli to Dharamsala

1064 km · ~23h 17m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rae Bareli

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 355

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 505

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 655

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 709

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 859

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1009

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Rae Bareli to Dharamsala

1064 km · ~23h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rae Bareli

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rae Bareli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Rae Bareli → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~532 km

    ~11h 49m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 532)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~532 km

    ~11h 49m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540

  5. 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: Rae Bareli to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Rae Bareli Jn for Rae Bareli, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 30h 46m in total

Archana Express#12355 · Superfast
02:59 PMFursatganj
19h 26m153 stops
10:25 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 5m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 30h 46m in total

Archana Express#12355 · Superfast
02:59 PMFursatganj
19h 26m153 stops
10:25 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 5m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 48h 6m in total

Marudhar Express#14865 · Express
09:39 PMFursatganj
19h 21m131 stops
05:00 PM+1dJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 3h 15m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
08:15 PMJodhpur Jn
18h 55m103 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Rae Bareli to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rae Bareli to Dharamsala is about 1064 km by road, roughly 21.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1064 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,800 · Sedan ₹13,930 · SUV ₹18,240 · Innova / MUV ₹20,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,170 · AC Seater ₹1,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹670 · Economy ₹1,090 · Third AC ₹1,520 · Second AC ₹2,160 · First AC ₹3,010

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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