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Vasco da Gama to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vasco da Gama, Goa to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

2453 kmDistance
49.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27080
Sedan₹31990
SUV₹41850
Innova / MUV₹46810
Tempo Traveller₹54270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2700
AC Seater₹4420
Non-AC Sleeper₹3920
AC Sleeper₹5640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6920
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Train
Sleeper₹1500
Economy₹2480
Third AC₹3460
Second AC₹4940
First AC₹6900
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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: Vasco da Gama to Dharamsala

2453 km · ~53h 4m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vasco da Gama

    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. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 409

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 559

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 709

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

  7. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 818

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 968

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1118

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

  10. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1227

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1377

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1527

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

  13. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1635

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1785

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1935

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

  16. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2044

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2194

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2344

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

  19. 109 km · 2h 11m 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: Vasco da Gama to Dharamsala

2453 km · ~54h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vasco da Gama

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

  2. Vasco da Gama → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km

    ~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 818)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km

    ~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1635)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km

    ~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  7. 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: Vasco da Gama to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Vasco Da Gama for Vasco da Gama, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 68h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
01:30 AMMadgaon
34h 4m265 stops
11:34 AM+1dSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 9h 6m 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 · 68h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
01:30 AMMadgaon
34h 2m264 stops
11:32 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 10h 44m 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

2 changes · 68h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
01:30 AMMadgaon
42h 10m337 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

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

Vasco da Gama to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vasco da Gama to Dharamsala is about 2453 km by road, roughly 49.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2453 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,080 · Sedan ₹31,990 · SUV ₹41,850 · Innova / MUV ₹46,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,920 · AC Sleeper ₹5,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,480 · Third AC ₹3,460 · Second AC ₹4,940 · First AC ₹6,900

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

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