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Srinagar to Dharamsala

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

327 kmDistance
6.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3700
Sedan₹4350
SUV₹5710
Innova / MUV₹6410
Tempo Traveller₹7490
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹360
AC Seater₹590
Non-AC Sleeper₹520
AC Sleeper₹750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹970
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Train
Sleeper₹230
Economy₹360
Third AC₹490
Second AC₹680
First AC₹950
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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: Srinagar to Dharamsala

327 km · ~6h 52m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Srinagar

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Patnitop

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 177 km · 3h 32m 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: Srinagar to Dharamsala

327 km · ~7h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Srinagar

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

  2. Srinagar → Dharamsala

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~327 km

    ~7h 16m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹970

    Usual tea / meal halts: Bhadarwah (~170 km)

  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: Srinagar to 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.

Transport Options

Srinagar to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Srinagar to Dharamsala is about 327 km by road, roughly 6.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 327 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,700 · Sedan ₹4,350 · SUV ₹5,710 · Innova / MUV ₹6,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,490
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹520 · AC Sleeper ₹750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹490 · Second AC ₹680 · First AC ₹950

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

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