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Rupnagar to Dharamsala

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

182 kmDistance
3.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2100
Sedan₹2470
SUV₹3240
Innova / MUV₹3660
Tempo Traveller₹4300
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹200
AC Seater₹330
Non-AC Sleeper₹290
AC Sleeper₹420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹560
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹210
Third AC₹280
Second AC₹390
First AC₹540
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Rupnagar to Dharamsala

182 km · ~3h 38m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rupnagar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 182 km · 3h 38m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Rupnagar to Dharamsala

182 km · ~4h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Rupnagar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rupnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Rupnagar → Dharamsala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~182 km

    ~4h 3m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹560

  3. 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: Rupnagar to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 26h 3m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
3h 33m31 stops
11:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 26h 3m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
2h 19m19 stops
10:01 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 14h 58m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:59 PMJalandhar Cant
2h 11m27 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 26h 3m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
2h 23m20 stops
10:05 PMJalandhar City

Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 1h 25m wait

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
11:30 PMJalandhar City
3h 50m26 stops
03:20 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 30m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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

Rupnagar to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rupnagar to Dharamsala is about 182 km by road, roughly 3.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Una.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 182 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,100 · Sedan ₹2,470 · SUV ₹3,240 · Innova / MUV ₹3,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,300
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹290 · AC Sleeper ₹420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹280 · Second AC ₹390 · First AC ₹540

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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