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Secunderabad to Dharamsala

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

2155 kmDistance
43.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23810
Sedan₹28120
SUV₹36790
Innova / MUV₹41150
Tempo Traveller₹47710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2370
AC Seater₹3880
Non-AC Sleeper₹3450
AC Sleeper₹4960
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6080
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Train
Sleeper₹1320
Economy₹2190
Third AC₹3050
Second AC₹4340
First AC₹6060
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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: Secunderabad to Dharamsala

2155 km · ~46h 26m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Secunderabad

    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. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 431

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 581

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 731

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

  7. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 862

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1012

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1162

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

  10. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1293

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1443

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1593

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

  13. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1724

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1874

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2024

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

  16. 131 km · 2h 37m 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: Secunderabad to Dharamsala

2155 km · ~47h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Secunderabad

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

  2. Secunderabad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km

    ~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 718)

    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) · ~718 km

    ~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1437)

    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) · ~718 km

    ~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  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: Secunderabad to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 60h 48m in total

Yeswantpur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express#12213 · Duronto
08:57 AMLingampalli
21h 53m210 stops
06:50 AM+1dDelhi Sarai Rohilla

Change trains at Delhi Sarai Rohilla — about 15h 37m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:27 PMDelhi Sarai Rohilla
9h 33m77 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

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

Secunderabad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Secunderabad to Dharamsala is about 2155 km by road, roughly 43.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2155 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,810 · Sedan ₹28,120 · SUV ₹36,790 · Innova / MUV ₹41,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,050 · Second AC ₹4,340 · First AC ₹6,060

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

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