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Vadodara to Dharamsala

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

1488 kmDistance

29.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹16470

Sedan₹19440

SUV₹25450

Innova / MUV₹28470

Tempo Traveller₹33040

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1640

AC Seater₹2680

Non-AC Sleeper₹2380

AC Sleeper₹3420

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4220

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Train

Sleeper₹920

Economy₹1520

Third AC₹2110

Second AC₹3010

First AC₹4200

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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: Vadodara to Dharamsala

1488 km · ~32h 26m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Vadodara
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.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 372
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 522
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 672
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 744
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 894
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1044
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1116
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1266
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1416
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m 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: Vadodara to Dharamsala

1488 km · ~33h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Vadodara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vadodara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Vadodara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
Search buses Vadodara to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 744)
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 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
Search buses Vadodara 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: Vadodara to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 41h 19m in total

Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad AC Duronto Express#12267 · Duronto

04:26 AMKashipura Sarar

1h 34m24 stops

06:00 AMAhmedabad Jn

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

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

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 50h 39m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast

07:06 PMKashipura Sarar

24h 34m221 stops

07:40 PM^+1dAmritsar Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h 35m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

09:15 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 25m15 stops

11:40 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 50h 39m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast

07:06 PMKashipura Sarar

24h 34m221 stops

07:40 PM^+1dAmritsar Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger

04:40 AMAmritsar Jn

2h 55m15 stops

07:35 AMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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