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Sagar to Dharamsala

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

1249 kmDistance
25 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13840
Sedan₹16340
SUV₹21380
Innova / MUV₹23930
Tempo Traveller₹27780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1370
AC Seater₹2250
Non-AC Sleeper₹2000
AC Sleeper₹2870
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3550
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1280
Third AC₹1780
Second AC₹2530
First AC₹3530
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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: Sagar to Dharamsala

1249 km · ~26h 59m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sagar

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 833

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 983

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1133

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 116 km · 2h 20m 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: Sagar to Dharamsala

1249 km · ~27h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sagar

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

  2. Sagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 625)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  5. 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: Sagar to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Saugor for Sagar, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 41h 50m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
03:55 AMGirwar
11h 24m90 stops
03:19 PMSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 5h 21m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
10h 10m76 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 41h 50m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
03:55 AMGirwar
11h 22m89 stops
03:17 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 6h 59m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
9h 44m79 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

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

2 changes · 41h 50m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
03:55 AMGirwar
20h161 stops
11:55 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 20m 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

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

Sagar to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sagar to Dharamsala is about 1249 km by road, roughly 25 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1249 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,840 · Sedan ₹16,340 · SUV ₹21,380 · Innova / MUV ₹23,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · AC Sleeper ₹2,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,280 · Third AC ₹1,780 · Second AC ₹2,530 · First AC ₹3,530

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

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