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There are 7 ways to get from Dharamsala to Nepal by plane, car, taxi, train or bus

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Fly to Kathmandu  •  4h 50m

  1. Fly from Dharamsala (DHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) DHM - KTM

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Bus via Delhi  •  43h

  1. Take the bus from Dharamshala to Delhi Isbt Kashmere Gate 925 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Pakoda market to Kathmandu bus stand

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Fly to Darbhanga, drive  •  6h 32m

  1. Fly from Dharamsala (DHM) to Darbhanga (DBR) DHM - DBR
  2. Drive from Darbhanga to Janakpur

Taxi, train, drive  •  28h 52m

  1. Take a taxi from Dharamsala to Pathankot Cantt
  2. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Raxaul Jn
  3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmandu

Bus  •  35h 32m

  1. Take the bus from Post Office Dharamshala to Majnu ka Tila
  2. Take the bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu

Bus, train  •  37h 21m

  1. Take the bus from Dharamsala to Chandigarh
  2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Gorakhpur
  3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu

Drive  •  21h 31m

  1. Drive from Dharamsala to Kathmandu 1388.3 km

Dharamsala (DHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) flights

96 Weekly Planes
5h 49m Average Duration
$97 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Nepal is to bus via Delhi which costs ₹3,500 - ₹4,800 and takes 43h.

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The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Nepal is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dharamsala to Nepal. However, there are services departing from Post Office Dharamshala and arriving at Kathmandu bus stand via Wazirabad Crossing GT Road, Delhi Majnu ka Tila and Kathmandu Swoyambhu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 32m.

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The distance between Dharamsala and Nepal is 1025 km. The road distance is 1388.3 km.

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The best way to get from Dharamsala to Nepal without a car is to bus which takes 35h 32m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹8,500.

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It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Dharamsala to Nepal, including transfers.

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Dharamsala to Nepal bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Post Office Dharamshala station.

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The best way to get from Dharamsala to Nepal is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹3,800 - ₹8,500 and takes 35h 32m.

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Dharamsala to Nepal bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.

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Nepal is 15 min ahead of Dharamsala. It is currently 3:51 AM in Dharamsala and 4:06 AM in Nepal.

Map of how to get from Dharamsala to Nepal.
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  • Distance: 1025.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Nepal?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and four other airlines fly from Dharamsala to Kathmandu hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Majnu ka Tila, Wazirabad Crossing GT Road, Delhi Majnu ka Tila, and Kathmandu Swoyambhu in around 35h 32m.

Airlines
Spicejet
Website
spicejet.com
Flights from Dharamsala to Darbhanga via Delhi
Ave. Duration
6h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $330
Nepal Airlines
Website
nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $260
Air India Limited
Website
airindia.in
Flights from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $320
Flights from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Simla, Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 20m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$95 - $320
IndiGo Airlines
Website
goindigo.in
Flights from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $380
Train operators
Indian Railways

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.

Contact Details
Phone
14646
Email
care@irctc.co.in
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Raxaul Jn
Ave. Duration
24h 53m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$7 - $35
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$7 - $9
Third AC (3A)
$18 - $23
Second AC (2A)
$26 - $35
Train from Chandigarh to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration
17h 15m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$5 - $24
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$5 - $7
Third AC (3A)
$13 - $17
Second AC (2A)
$19 - $24
Bus operators
Zingbus
Phone
+918287009889
Email
care@zingbus.com
Website
zingbus.com
Bus from Post Office Dharamshala to Majnu ka Tila
Ave. Duration
7h 17m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $65
Schedules at
zingbus.com
Asians Shina Tours & Travel
Phone
9599757693
Email
asianshina@ymail.com
Bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
Ave. Duration
26h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$38 - $39
Schedules at
http://www.asianshinabus.com/
Sleeper
$38 - $39
HRTC
Phone
9418000529
Email
hrtchq@gmail.com
Website
online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Dharamsala to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $10
Schedules at
online.hrtchp.com
Seater
$5 - $10
Bus from Dharamshala to Delhi Isbt Kashmere Gate
Ave. Duration
10h 25m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$8 - $17
Schedules at
online.hrtchp.com
Shubham Travels
Phone
02228916622
Email
shubhamtrv@gmail.com
Website
shubhamtravel.in
Bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
11h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$48
Website
http://www.shubhambus.com/
Sita Travels And Tour
Bus from Pakoda market to Kathmandu bus stand
Ave. Duration
30h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$33 - $39
Book at
bussewa.com
Seater
$33 - $39
Other operators
Taxi from Dharamsala to Pathankot Cantt
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
Estimated price
$40 - $50
Shankar Taxi Service
Phone
+91 81 46 73 73 73
Website
shankartaxiservice.com
Himalaya Cab
Phone
+91 90151-57476
Website
himalayacab.com
Dharamshala Travels
Phone
+91 94 59 02 70 00
Website
dharamshalataxi.com
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
Phone
+91 97 36 36 74 70
Website
dharamshala-tour-and-travel-services-24-hours.business.site

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Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Nepal is 1388 km. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Dharamsala to Nepal.

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