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Sultanpur to Dharamsala

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

1125 kmDistance
22.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12480
Sedan₹14730
SUV₹19280
Innova / MUV₹21580
Tempo Traveller₹25050
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1240
AC Seater₹2030
Non-AC Sleeper₹1800
AC Sleeper₹2590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3200
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Train
Sleeper₹710
Economy₹1160
Third AC₹1610
Second AC₹2280
First AC₹3180
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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: Sultanpur to Dharamsala

1125 km · ~24h 30m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sultanpur

    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. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 375

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 525

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 675

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

  7. 75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 750

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 900

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1050

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

  10. 75 km · 1h 30m 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: Sultanpur to Dharamsala

1125 km · ~25h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sultanpur

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

  2. Sultanpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~563 km

    ~12h 31m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 563)

    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) · ~563 km

    ~12h 31m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  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: Sultanpur to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 29h 19m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
04:26 PMLambhua
19h 54m159 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m 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 · 29h 19m in total

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
04:26 PMLambhua
19h 54m159 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m 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 · 45h 58m in total

KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp#12357 · Superfast
11:47 PMLambhua
17h 3m157 stops
04:50 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 16h 25m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m 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

Sultanpur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sultanpur to Dharamsala is about 1125 km by road, roughly 22.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1125 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,480 · Sedan ₹14,730 · SUV ₹19,280 · Innova / MUV ₹21,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,240 · AC Seater ₹2,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,160 · Third AC ₹1,610 · Second AC ₹2,280 · First AC ₹3,180

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

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