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Tonk to Dharamsala

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

877 kmDistance
17.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9750
Sedan₹11500
SUV₹15060
Innova / MUV₹16860
Tempo Traveller₹19590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹960
AC Seater₹1580
Non-AC Sleeper₹1400
AC Sleeper₹2020
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2510
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Train
Sleeper₹560
Economy₹910
Third AC₹1260
Second AC₹1780
First AC₹2490
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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: Tonk to Dharamsala

877 km · ~18h 52m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tonk

    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. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 439

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 589

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 739

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

  7. 139 km · 2h 46m 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: Tonk to Dharamsala

877 km · ~19h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tonk

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

  2. Tonk → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km

    ~19h 29m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510

  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: Tonk to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Siras for Tonk, Nagrota for 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

Tonk to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tonk to Dharamsala is about 877 km by road, roughly 17.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 877 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,750 · Sedan ₹11,500 · SUV ₹15,060 · Innova / MUV ₹16,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹960 · AC Seater ₹1,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · AC Sleeper ₹2,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹560 · Economy ₹910 · Third AC ₹1,260 · Second AC ₹1,780 · First AC ₹2,490

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

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