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Salem to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

2981 kmDistance

59.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32890

Sedan₹38850

SUV₹50830

Innova / MUV₹56840

Tempo Traveller₹65880

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3280

AC Seater₹5370

Non-AC Sleeper₹4770

AC Sleeper₹6860

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8400

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Train

Sleeper₹1820

Economy₹3010

Third AC₹4200

Second AC₹5990

First AC₹8380

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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: Salem to Dharamsala

2981 km · ~64h 17m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Salem
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.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 852
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1002
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1152
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1278
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1428
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1578
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1703
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1853
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2003
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2129
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2279
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2429
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2555
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2705
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2855
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m 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: Salem to Dharamsala

2981 km · ~66h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~994 km
~22h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830
Search buses Salem to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 994)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~994 km
~22h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830
Search buses Salem to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1987)
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 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~994 km
~22h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830
Search buses Salem 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: Salem to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 66h 4m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

03:41 AMMagudanchavadi

55h 8m381 stops

10:49 AM^+2dBharoli Junction

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

11:34 AMBharoli Junction

6m1 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 66h 4m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

03:41 AMMagudanchavadi

57h 29m393 stops

01:10 PM^+2dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 66h 4m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

03:41 AMMagudanchavadi

57h 29m393 stops

01:10 PM^+2dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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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