There are 6 ways to get from Dharamsala to Kathmandu by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane DHM - KTM
5h 10m$156–388Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dharamsala to Chandigarhbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Gorakhpurtrain
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
41h 33m$16–91Taxi, train, drive
- Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Kartoli Punjabtaxi
- Take the train from Kartoli Punjab to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
29h 5m$55–119Bus via Delhi
- Take the bus from Bharat Petrol Pump to Karnal Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
31h 51m$38–64Drive 1,369.3 km
- Drive from Dharamsala to Kathmanducar 1,369.3 km
20h 24m$175–253Bus
- Take the bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
42h 10m
Kangra Airport (DHM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Kathmandu is to bus via Delhi which costs $35 - $65 and takes 31h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharamsala to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Bharat Petrol Pump and arriving at Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass and Delhi Majnu ka Tila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.
The distance between Dharamsala and Kathmandu is 1029 km. The road distance is 1369.3 km.
The best way to get from Dharamsala to Kathmandu without a car is to bus via Delhi which takes 31h 51m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dharamsala to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Dharamsala to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Bharat Petrol Pump station.
The best way to get from Dharamsala to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Delhi, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 31h 51m.
Dharamsala to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Karnal Bypass station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Dharamsala. It is currently 11:06 AM in Dharamsala and 11:21 AM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bharat Petrol Pump to Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Karnal Bypass, Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass, and Delhi Majnu ka Tila in around 31h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Kangra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Chandigarh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–440
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kartoli Punjab to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–7
- Second AC (2A)
- $7–10
- First Class (1A)
- $12–16
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $5–7
- Third AC (3A)
- $13–17
- Second AC (2A)
- $19–24
- First Class (1A)
- $30–40
Train from Chandigarh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $4–6
- Third AC (3A)
- $12–15
- Second AC (2A)
- $16–21
- First Class (1A)
- $28–35
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Bharat Petrol Pump to Karnal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Semi Sleeper
- $6–16
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- A/C Sleeper
- $31–33
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Dharamsala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- $5–7
- AC Himdhara
- $7–10
- Seater
- $4–9
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
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