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Sirsa to Dharamsala

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

420 kmDistance
8.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4720
Sedan₹5560
SUV₹7290
Innova / MUV₹8180
Tempo Traveller₹9540
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹460
AC Seater₹760
Non-AC Sleeper₹670
AC Sleeper₹970
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1230
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Train
Sleeper₹280
Economy₹450
Third AC₹620
Second AC₹870
First AC₹1210
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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: Sirsa to Dharamsala

420 km · ~9h 4m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sirsa

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 120 km · 2h 24m 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: Sirsa to Dharamsala

420 km · ~9h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sirsa

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

  2. Sirsa → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~420 km

    ~9h 20m|Tentative fare ₹460–₹1,230

  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: Sirsa to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 37h 52m in total

Kisan Express#14520 · Express
07:53 AMBara Gudah
6h 27m36 stops
02:20 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 6h wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
10h 30m77 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 37h 52m in total

Kisan Express#14520 · Express
07:53 AMBara Gudah
6h 27m36 stops
02:20 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 7h 50m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:10 PMOld Delhi
9h 50m80 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

2 changes · 37h 52m in total

Kisan Express#14520 · Express
07:53 AMBara Gudah
6h 27m36 stops
02:20 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 7h 40m wait

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
10:00 PMOld Delhi
12h 50m82 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 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

Sirsa to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sirsa to Dharamsala is about 420 km by road, roughly 8.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 420 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,720 · Sedan ₹5,560 · SUV ₹7,290 · Innova / MUV ₹8,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹460 · AC Seater ₹760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹670 · AC Sleeper ₹970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,230
  • Train: Sleeper ₹280 · Economy ₹450 · Third AC ₹620 · Second AC ₹870 · First AC ₹1,210

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

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