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How to get fromChennai to Dharamsalaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane MAA - DHM
    8h 16m
    ₹15,373–39,262

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chandigarhtrain train 12687
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsalabus bus
    2d 2h
    ₹1,470–9,176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Delhi, Delhi Statebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    2d 9h

  4. Drive 2,605 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Dharamsalacar car 2,605 km
    35h 38m
    ₹29,337–42,376

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Kangra Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane TIR - DHM
    18h 37m
    ₹15,587–36,799

  6. Fly Chennai International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane MAA - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    10h 19m
    ₹9,366–17,302

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,206.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Dharamsala, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dharamshala via Hyderabad, Telangana, Delhi, Delhi State, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 2d 9h.

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