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Shimla to Dharamsala

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

192 kmDistance

3.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2210

Sedan₹2600

SUV₹3410

Innova / MUV₹3850

Tempo Traveller₹4520

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹210

AC Seater₹350

Non-AC Sleeper₹310

AC Sleeper₹440

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹590

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Train

Sleeper₹150

Economy₹220

Third AC₹300

Second AC₹410

First AC₹570

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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: Shimla to Dharamsala

192 km · ~3h 50m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
192 km · 3h 50m 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: Shimla to Dharamsala

192 km · ~4h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → Dharamsala
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~192 km
~4h 16m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹590
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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: Shimla to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, 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.

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