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Siwan to Dharamsala

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

1333 kmDistance
26.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14760
Sedan₹17430
SUV₹22810
Innova / MUV₹25530
Tempo Traveller₹29630
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1470
AC Seater₹2400
Non-AC Sleeper₹2130
AC Sleeper₹3070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3780
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Train
Sleeper₹830
Economy₹1360
Third AC₹1900
Second AC₹2700
First AC₹3760
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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: Siwan to Dharamsala

1333 km · ~28h 40m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Siwan

    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. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 444

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 594

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 744

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

  7. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 889

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1039

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1189

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

  10. 144 km · 2h 53m 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: Siwan to Dharamsala

1333 km · ~29h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Siwan

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

  2. Siwan → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 667)

    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) · ~667 km

    ~14h 49m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  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: Siwan to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 35h 23m in total

BARAUNI - JAMMU TAWI Maur Dhwaj Express#12491 · Superfast
10:22 AMDuraundha Jn
25h 28m222 stops
11:50 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 35h 23m in total

BARAUNI - JAMMU TAWI Maur Dhwaj Express#12491 · Superfast
10:22 AMDuraundha Jn
25h 28m222 stops
11:50 AM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 40m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
02:30 PMJammu Tawi
1h 55m13 stops
04:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 50h 20m in total

New Jalpaiguri Ajmer Weekly Express#19602 · Express
07:25 PMDuraundha Jn
16h 45m133 stops
12:10 PM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 10m 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

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

Siwan to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Siwan to Dharamsala is about 1333 km by road, roughly 26.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1333 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,760 · Sedan ₹17,430 · SUV ₹22,810 · Innova / MUV ₹25,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,630
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,130 · AC Sleeper ₹3,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,360 · Third AC ₹1,900 · Second AC ₹2,700 · First AC ₹3,760

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

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