Rishikesh to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 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: Rishikesh to Dharamsala
391 km · ~8h 29m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RenukaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RewalsarAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
91 km · 1h 49m 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: Rishikesh to Dharamsala
391 km · ~8h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~391 km
~8h 41m|Tentative fare ₹430–₹1,140
Usual tea / meal halts: Kufri (~170 km)
- 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: Rishikesh to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 28h 59m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 10h wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 28h 59m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 25m wait
2 changes · 28h 59m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 10h 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
Rishikesh to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Dharamsala is about 391 km by road, roughly 7.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Mandi.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 391 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,400 · Sedan ₹5,180 · SUV ₹6,800 · Innova / MUV ₹7,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹430 · AC Seater ₹700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹630 · AC Sleeper ₹900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹420 · Third AC ₹580 · Second AC ₹810 · First AC ₹1,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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