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Vellore to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

2815 kmDistance

56.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹31070

Sedan₹36700

SUV₹48010

Innova / MUV₹53690

Tempo Traveller₹62230

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3100

AC Seater₹5070

Non-AC Sleeper₹4500

AC Sleeper₹6470

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7930

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Train

Sleeper₹1720

Economy₹2850

Third AC₹3970

Second AC₹5660

First AC₹7910

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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: Vellore to Dharamsala

2815 km · ~60h 58m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Vellore
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.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 402
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 552
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 702
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 804
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 954
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1104
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1206
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1356
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1506
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1609
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1759
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1909
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2011
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2161
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2311
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2413
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2563
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2713
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m 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: Vellore to Dharamsala

2815 km · ~62h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Vellore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vellore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Vellore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~938 km
~20h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680
Search buses Vellore to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 938)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~938 km
~20h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680
Search buses Vellore to Dharamsala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1877)
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 2 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~938 km
~20h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680
Search buses Vellore 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: Vellore to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 56m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

06:49 AMGudiyattam

52h353 stops

10:49 AM^+2dBharoli Junction

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 45m wait

Ravi Express#14633 · Express

11:34 AMBharoli Junction

6m1 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 · 62h 56m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

06:49 AMGudiyattam

54h 21m365 stops

01:10 PM^+2dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m 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 · 62h 56m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

06:49 AMGudiyattam

54h 21m365 stops

01:10 PM^+2dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 1h 20m 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 ↗

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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