Rudrapur to Dharamsala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rudrapur, 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: Rudrapur to Dharamsala
605 km · ~12h 46m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rudrapur
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.
153 km · 3h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 303Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 453Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
153 km · 3h 3m 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: Rudrapur to Dharamsala
605 km · ~13h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rudrapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rudrapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rudrapur → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~605 km
~13h 27m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,740
- 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: Rudrapur to Dharamsala
Nearest railway stations: Rudrapur City for Rudrapur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 26h 23m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 3h 56m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 26h 23m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 50m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 26h 23m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 7h 24m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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
Rudrapur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rudrapur to Dharamsala is about 605 km by road, roughly 12.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 605 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,760 · Sedan ₹7,970 · SUV ₹10,440 · Innova / MUV ₹11,700 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,610
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹970 · AC Sleeper ₹1,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹880 · Second AC ₹1,240 · First AC ₹1,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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