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Ujjain to Dharamsala

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

1308 kmDistance
26.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14490
Sedan₹17100
SUV₹22390
Innova / MUV₹25050
Tempo Traveller₹29080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1440
AC Seater₹2350
Non-AC Sleeper₹2090
AC Sleeper₹3010
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3710
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Train
Sleeper₹810
Economy₹1340
Third AC₹1860
Second AC₹2650
First AC₹3690
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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: Ujjain to Dharamsala

1308 km · ~28h 10m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ujjain

    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. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 436

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 586

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 736

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

  7. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 872

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1022

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1172

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

  10. 136 km · 2h 43m 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: Ujjain to Dharamsala

1308 km · ~29h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ujjain

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

  2. Ujjain → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~654 km

    ~14h 32m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 654)

    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) · ~654 km

    ~14h 32m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880

  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: Ujjain to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Ujjain Jn for Ujjain, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 45h 42m in total

Shanti Express#19310 · Express
12:03 AMVikramnagar
8h 42m65 stops
08:45 AMAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 2h 35m 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 · 55h 58m in total

Malwa Express#12919 · Superfast
01:47 PMVikramnagar
15h 38m113 stops
05:25 AM+1dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 15h 15m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:40 PMSubzi Mandi
10h 10m76 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

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

2 changes · 55h 58m in total

Malwa Express#12919 · Superfast
01:47 PMVikramnagar
15h 35m112 stops
05:22 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 16h 54m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:16 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
9h 44m79 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m 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

Ujjain to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ujjain to Dharamsala is about 1308 km by road, roughly 26.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1308 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,490 · Sedan ₹17,100 · SUV ₹22,390 · Innova / MUV ₹25,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,440 · AC Seater ₹2,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,090 · AC Sleeper ₹3,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,710
  • Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,340 · Third AC ₹1,860 · Second AC ₹2,650 · First AC ₹3,690

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

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