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Udupi to Dharamsala

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

2736 kmDistance

54.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹30200

Sedan₹35670

SUV₹46660

Innova / MUV₹52180

Tempo Traveller₹60490

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3010

AC Seater₹4920

Non-AC Sleeper₹4380

AC Sleeper₹6290

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7710

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Train

Sleeper₹1670

Economy₹2770

Third AC₹3860

Second AC₹5500

First AC₹7690

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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.

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By Car: Udupi to Dharamsala

2736 km · ~59h 23m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Udupi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 782
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 932
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1082
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1173
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1323
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1473
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1563
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1713
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1863
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1954
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2104
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2254
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2345
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2495
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2645
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Udupi to Dharamsala

2736 km · ~60h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Udupi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Udupi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~912 km
~20h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600
Search buses Udupi to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 912)
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.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~912 km
~20h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600
Search buses Udupi to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1824)
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.
change point 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~912 km
~20h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600
Search buses Udupi to Dharamsala
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Udupi to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, 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.

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