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Varanasi to Dharamsala

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

1305 kmDistance

26.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹14460

Sedan₹17070

SUV₹22340

Innova / MUV₹25000

Tempo Traveller₹29010

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1440

AC Seater₹2350

Non-AC Sleeper₹2090

AC Sleeper₹3000

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3700

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Train

Sleeper₹810

Economy₹1340

Third AC₹1860

Second AC₹2640

First AC₹3680

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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: Varanasi to Dharamsala

1305 km · ~28h 6m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Varanasi
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.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 870
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1020
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1170
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m 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: Varanasi to Dharamsala

1305 km · ~29h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Varanasi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Varanasi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~653 km
~14h 31m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
Search buses Varanasi to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 653)
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) · ~653 km
~14h 31m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
Search buses Varanasi 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: Varanasi to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 32h 55m in total

Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast

12:50 PMVaranasi Jn

22h 35m176 stops

11:25 AM^+1dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 5m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 32h 55m in total

Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast

12:50 PMVaranasi Jn

22h 35m176 stops

11:25 AM^+1dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 3h 5m wait

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express

02:30 PMJammu Tawi

1h 55m13 stops

04:25 PMPathankot

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger

05:50 PMPathankot

3h 55m16 stops

09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 46h 44m in total

Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express#12379 · Superfast

11:01 PMMughal Sarai Jn

12h 54m106 stops

11:55 AM^+1dOld Delhi

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 25m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail

08:20 PMOld Delhi

10h 30m77 stops

06:50 AM^+1dPathankot

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 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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