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Satara to Dharamsala

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

2122 kmDistance
42.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23440
Sedan₹27690
SUV₹36220
Innova / MUV₹40520
Tempo Traveller₹46980
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2330
AC Seater₹3820
Non-AC Sleeper₹3400
AC Sleeper₹4880
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5990
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Train
Sleeper₹1300
Economy₹2150
Third AC₹3000
Second AC₹4270
First AC₹5970
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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: Satara to Dharamsala

2122 km · ~45h 46m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Satara

    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. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 424

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 574

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 724

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

  7. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 849

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 999

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1149

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

  10. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1273

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1423

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1573

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

  13. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1698

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1848

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1998

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

  16. 124 km · 2h 29m 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: Satara to Dharamsala

2122 km · ~47h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Satara

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

  2. Satara → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km

    ~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 707)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km

    ~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1415)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km

    ~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030

  7. 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: Satara to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 54h 15m in total

Kolhapur-Ahmedabad Express#11050 · Express
03:30 PMTargaon
16h 15m133 stops
07:45 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 3h 35m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m 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

Satara to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Satara to Dharamsala is about 2122 km by road, roughly 42.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2122 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,440 · Sedan ₹27,690 · SUV ₹36,220 · Innova / MUV ₹40,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,980
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,270 · First AC ₹5,970

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

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