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Satna to Dharamsala

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

1243 kmDistance
24.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13770
Sedan₹16260
SUV₹21280
Innova / MUV₹23820
Tempo Traveller₹27650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1370
AC Seater₹2240
Non-AC Sleeper₹1990
AC Sleeper₹2860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3530
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1270
Third AC₹1770
Second AC₹2520
First AC₹3510
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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: Satna to Dharamsala

1243 km · ~26h 52m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Satna

    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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 829

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 979

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1129

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m 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: Satna to Dharamsala

1243 km · ~27h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Satna

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

  2. Satna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~622 km

    ~13h 49m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 622)

    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) · ~622 km

    ~13h 49m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  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: Satna to Dharamsala

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Satna to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Satna to Dharamsala is about 1243 km by road, roughly 24.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1243 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,770 · Sedan ₹16,260 · SUV ₹21,280 · Innova / MUV ₹23,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · AC Sleeper ₹2,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,270 · Third AC ₹1,770 · Second AC ₹2,520 · First AC ₹3,510

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

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