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Valsad to Dharamsala

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

1735 kmDistance
34.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19190
Sedan₹22660
SUV₹29650
Innova / MUV₹33170
Tempo Traveller₹38470
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1910
AC Seater₹3120
Non-AC Sleeper₹2780
AC Sleeper₹3990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4910
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Train
Sleeper₹1070
Economy₹1770
Third AC₹2460
Second AC₹3500
First AC₹4890
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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: Valsad to Dharamsala

1735 km · ~37h 22m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Valsad

    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. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 434

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 584

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 734

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

  7. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 868

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1018

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1168

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

  10. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1301

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1451

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1601

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

  13. 134 km · 2h 41m 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: Valsad to Dharamsala

1735 km · ~38h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Valsad

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

  2. Valsad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~868 km

    ~19h 17m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 868)

    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) · ~868 km

    ~19h 17m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  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: Valsad to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Valsad for Valsad, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 43h 48m in total

Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad AC Duronto Express#12267 · Duronto
01:57 AMAtul
4h 3m56 stops
06:00 AMAhmedabad Jn

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

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 · 54h 35m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
03:10 PMAtul
28h 30m256 stops
07:40 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

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

Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 10m wait

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

2 changes · 54h 35m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
03:10 PMAtul
28h 30m256 stops
07:40 PM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h wait

Amritsar Batala Pathankot DMU#54611 · Passenger
04:40 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 55m15 stops
07:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 15m 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

Valsad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Valsad to Dharamsala is about 1735 km by road, roughly 34.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1735 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,190 · Sedan ₹22,660 · SUV ₹29,650 · Innova / MUV ₹33,170 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,470
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,910 · AC Seater ₹3,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,780 · AC Sleeper ₹3,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,770 · Third AC ₹2,460 · Second AC ₹3,500 · First AC ₹4,890

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

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