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Rourkela to Dharamsala

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

1808 kmDistance

36.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹19990

Sedan₹23600

SUV₹30890

Innova / MUV₹34550

Tempo Traveller₹40080

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1990

AC Seater₹3250

Non-AC Sleeper₹2890

AC Sleeper₹4160

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5110

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Train

Sleeper₹1110

Economy₹1840

Third AC₹2560

Second AC₹3650

First AC₹5090

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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: Rourkela to Dharamsala

1808 km · ~39h 30m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Rourkela
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.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 362
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 512
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 662
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 723
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 873
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1085
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1235
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1385
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1446
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1596
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1746
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
62 km · 1h 14m 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: Rourkela to Dharamsala

1808 km · ~40h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Rourkela
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rourkela. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Rourkela → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km
~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
Search buses Rourkela to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 904)
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) · ~904 km
~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
Search buses Rourkela 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: Rourkela to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 58h 3m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

11:15 AMRourkela

47h 35m247 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 · 58h 30m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

11:15 AMRourkela

47h 35m247 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 · 68h 27m in total

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

11:15 AMRourkela

47h 35m247 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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