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Sawai Madhopur to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

896 kmDistance
17.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9960
Sedan₹11750
SUV₹15380
Innova / MUV₹17220
Tempo Traveller₹20010
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹990
AC Seater₹1610
Non-AC Sleeper₹1430
AC Sleeper₹2060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2560
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Train
Sleeper₹570
Economy₹930
Third AC₹1280
Second AC₹1820
First AC₹2540
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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: Sawai Madhopur to Dharamsala

896 km · ~19h 15m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sawai Madhopur

    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. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 58m 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: Sawai Madhopur to Dharamsala

896 km · ~19h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sawai Madhopur

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

  2. Sawai Madhopur → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  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: Sawai Madhopur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Sawai Madhopur for Sawai Madhopur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 41h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
04:30 AMAmli
15h 10m130 stops
07:40 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h 35m 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 · 41h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
04:30 AMAmli
15h 10m130 stops
07:40 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger
04:40 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 55m15 stops
07:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait

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

2 changes · 41h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
04:30 AMAmli
15h 10m130 stops
07:40 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 10h 35m wait

Amritsar Pathankot DMU#54613 · Passenger
06:15 AMAmritsar Jn
3h 20m15 stops
09:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m 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

Sawai Madhopur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sawai Madhopur to Dharamsala is about 896 km by road, roughly 17.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 896 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,960 · Sedan ₹11,750 · SUV ₹15,380 · Innova / MUV ₹17,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,010
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹990 · AC Seater ₹1,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,430 · AC Sleeper ₹2,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,280 · Second AC ₹1,820 · First AC ₹2,540

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

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