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Wayanad to Dharamsala

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

2979 kmDistance
59.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32870
Sedan₹38830
SUV₹50790
Innova / MUV₹56800
Tempo Traveller₹65840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3280
AC Seater₹5360
Non-AC Sleeper₹4770
AC Sleeper₹6850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8390
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Train
Sleeper₹1820
Economy₹3010
Third AC₹4200
Second AC₹5990
First AC₹8370
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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: Wayanad to Dharamsala

2979 km · ~64h 15m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Wayanad

    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. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 426

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 576

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 726

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

  7. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 851

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1001

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1151

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

  10. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1277

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1427

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1577

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

  13. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1702

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1852

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2002

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

  16. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2128

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2278

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2428

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

  19. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2553

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2703

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2853

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

  22. 126 km · 2h 31m 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: Wayanad to Dharamsala

2979 km · ~66h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Wayanad

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

  2. Wayanad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 993)

    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) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1986)

    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) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  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: Wayanad to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Wayanad to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Wayanad to Dharamsala is about 2979 km by road, roughly 59.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2979 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,870 · Sedan ₹38,830 · SUV ₹50,790 · Innova / MUV ₹56,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,280 · AC Seater ₹5,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,770 · AC Sleeper ₹6,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,820 · Economy ₹3,010 · Third AC ₹4,200 · Second AC ₹5,990 · First AC ₹8,370

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

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