Raipur to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raipur, Chhattisgarh 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: Raipur to Dharamsala
1726 km · ~37h 11m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Raipur
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.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 432Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 732Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 863Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1013Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1163Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1295Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1445Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m 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: Raipur to Dharamsala
1726 km · ~38h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Raipur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raipur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Raipur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km
~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 863)
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) · ~863 km
~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- 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: Raipur to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Raipur Jn for Raipur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 53h 37m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 5m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 57h 32m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 11h 40m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait
2 changes · 57h 32m in total
Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 13h 35m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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
Raipur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Raipur to Dharamsala is about 1726 km by road, roughly 34.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1726 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,090 · Sedan ₹22,540 · SUV ₹29,490 · Innova / MUV ₹32,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,900 · AC Seater ₹3,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,760 · AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,880
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,450 · Second AC ₹3,480 · First AC ₹4,860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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