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Vidisha to Dharamsala

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

1270 kmDistance
25.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14070
Sedan₹16610
SUV₹21740
Innova / MUV₹24330
Tempo Traveller₹28240
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1400
AC Seater₹2290
Non-AC Sleeper₹2030
AC Sleeper₹2920
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3610
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Train
Sleeper₹790
Economy₹1300
Third AC₹1810
Second AC₹2570
First AC₹3590
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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: Vidisha to Dharamsala

1270 km · ~27h 24m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vidisha

    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. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 423

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 573

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 723

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

  7. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 847

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 997

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1147

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

  10. 123 km · 2h 28m 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: Vidisha to Dharamsala

1270 km · ~28h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vidisha

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

  2. Vidisha → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~635 km

    ~14h 7m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 635)

    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) · ~635 km

    ~14h 7m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830

  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: Vidisha to Dharamsala

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 44h 18m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
01:27 AMDewanganj
11h 7m85 stops
12:34 PMSubzi Mandi

Change trains at Subzi Mandi — about 8h 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 · 44h 18m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
01:27 AMDewanganj
11h 5m84 stops
12:32 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 9h 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 · 44h 18m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
01:27 AMDewanganj
18h 48m151 stops
08:15 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 13h 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

Vidisha to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vidisha to Dharamsala is about 1270 km by road, roughly 25.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1270 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,070 · Sedan ₹16,610 · SUV ₹21,740 · Innova / MUV ₹24,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,240
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,400 · AC Seater ₹2,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,030 · AC Sleeper ₹2,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,610
  • Train: Sleeper ₹790 · Economy ₹1,300 · Third AC ₹1,810 · Second AC ₹2,570 · First AC ₹3,590

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

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