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Surat to Dharamsala

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

1659 kmDistance
33.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18350
Sedan₹21670
SUV₹28350
Innova / MUV₹31720
Tempo Traveller₹36800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1820
AC Seater₹2990
Non-AC Sleeper₹2650
AC Sleeper₹3820
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4700
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Train
Sleeper₹1030
Economy₹1690
Third AC₹2350
Second AC₹3350
First AC₹4680
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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: Surat to Dharamsala

1659 km · ~35h 51m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Surat

    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. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 415

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 565

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 715

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

  7. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 830

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 980

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1130

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

  10. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1244

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1394

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1544

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

  13. 115 km · 2h 18m 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: Surat to Dharamsala

1659 km · ~36h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Surat

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

  2. Surat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km

    ~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 830)

    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) · ~830 km

    ~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  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: Surat to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Udhna Jn for Surat, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 42h 53m in total

Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad AC Duronto Express#12267 · Duronto
02:52 AMBhestan
3h 8m45 stops
06:00 AMAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 5h 20m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

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

2 changes · 53h 14m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
04:31 PMBhestan
27h 9m243 stops
07:40 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h 35m 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

2 changes · 53h 14m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
04:31 PMBhestan
27h 9m243 stops
07:40 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger
04:40 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 55m15 stops
07:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m 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

Surat to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Surat to Dharamsala is about 1659 km by road, roughly 33.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1659 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,350 · Sedan ₹21,670 · SUV ₹28,350 · Innova / MUV ₹31,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,820 · AC Seater ₹2,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,650 · AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,350 · Second AC ₹3,350 · First AC ₹4,680

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

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