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Ranchi to Dharamsala

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

1721 kmDistance

34.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹19030

Sedan₹22470

SUV₹29410

Innova / MUV₹32900

Tempo Traveller₹38160

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1890

AC Seater₹3100

Non-AC Sleeper₹2750

AC Sleeper₹3960

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4870

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Train

Sleeper₹1060

Economy₹1750

Third AC₹2440

Second AC₹3470

First AC₹4850

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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: Ranchi to Dharamsala

1721 km · ~37h 5m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Ranchi
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.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 861
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1011
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1161
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1291
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1441
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1591
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m 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: Ranchi to Dharamsala

1721 km · ~38h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
Search buses Ranchi to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 861)
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) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
Search buses Ranchi 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: Ranchi to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 54h 8m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

03:10 PMHatia

43h 40m242 stops

10:50 AM^+2dPathankot

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 · 54h 35m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

03:10 PMHatia

43h 40m242 stops

10:50 AM^+2dPathankot

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 ↗

1 change · 64h 32m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

03:10 PMHatia

43h 40m242 stops

10:50 AM^+2dPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 15h 25m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

5h 27m18 stops

07:42 AMParor

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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