Thane to Dharmasthala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thane, Maharashtra to Dharmasthala, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 965 km
Approx Duration: 21.4 hrs
Route overview
Thane to Dharmasthala is about 965 km by road, roughly 21.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Thane to Dharmasthala
About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thane. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 172 km (about 3h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 322. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 472. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 172 km (about 3h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 643. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 793. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 172 km (about 3h 26m of driving) — Arrive in Dharmasthala
By bus: Thane to Dharmasthala
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Thane. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thane. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thane → Dharmasthala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~965 km Takes about 21h 27m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750.
- Arrive in Dharmasthala
By train: Thane to Dharmasthala
The nearest railway stations are Thane for Thane and Narimogaru for Dharmasthala. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 14h 44m in total: MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) 08:50 PM Lokmanya Tilak Term to 08:19 AM Mangalore Jn, then Subrahmanya Road Passenger (56647) 10:27 AM Mangalore Jn to 11:34 AM Narimogaru — change at Mangalore Jn (about 2h 8m wait)
- With one change, 15h 21m in total: MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) 08:50 PM Lokmanya Tilak Term to 07:30 AM Udupi, then Karwar-Yeshvantpur Express (16516) 08:30 AM Udupi to 12:11 PM Narimogaru — change at Udupi (about 1h wait)
- With one change, 16h 39m in total: DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 04:25 AM Kopar Road to 05:50 PM Mangalore Jn, then Kannur-Yesvantpur Express (16518) 07:57 PM Mangalore Jn to 09:04 PM Narimogaru — change at Mangalore Jn (about 2h 7m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 965 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,720 · Sedan ₹12,650 · SUV ₹16,560 · Innova / MUV ₹18,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,530
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,060 · AC Seater ₹1,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · AC Sleeper ₹2,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹1,000 · Third AC ₹1,380 · Second AC ₹1,960 · First AC ₹2,730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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