There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Dharmasāla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai to Villupurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 43mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 20635 / ...
4h 2m₹275–2,159Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Dharmasālacar 180.1 km
2h 41m₹2,019–2,916Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Dharmasālataxi 180.1 km
2h 41m₹4,000–4,900
Chennai to Dharmasāla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Dharmasāla is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Dharmasāla is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Dharmasāla. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Villupuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Dharmasāla. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tirvnlnlur Road via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Dharmasāla is 181 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Dharmasāla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Chennai to Dharmasāla, including transfers.
Chennai to Dharmasāla bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Dharmasāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Dharmasāla is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Dharmasāla, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Villupuram every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Dharmasāla bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Chennai to Dharmasāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Dharmasāla is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Chennai to Dharmasāla.
There are seven+ hotels available in Dharmasāla.