There are 7 ways to get from Dharamsala to Nepal by plane, car, taxi, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Kathmandu • 4h 50m
Cheapest option
Bus via Delhi • 43h
5 alternative options
Fly to Darbhanga, drive • 6h 32m
Taxi, train, drive • 28h 52m
Bus • 35h 32m
Bus, train • 37h 21m
Drive • 21h 31m
Dharamsala (DHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Nepal is to bus via Delhi which costs ₹3,500 - ₹4,800 and takes 43h.
The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Nepal is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000.
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.
The distance between Dharamsala and Nepal is 1025 km. The road distance is 1388.3 km.
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.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Dharamsala to Nepal, including transfers.
Dharamsala to Nepal bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Post Office Dharamshala station.
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.
Dharamsala to Nepal bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Nepal is 15 min ahead of Dharamsala. It is currently 3:51 AM in Dharamsala and 4:06 AM in Nepal.
- 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.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Dharamsala to Darbhanga via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $330
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $260
- 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
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dharamsala to Kathmandu via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $380
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
- 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
- Phone
- +918287009889
- 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
- Phone
- 9599757693
- 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
- Phone
- 9418000529
- 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
- Phone
- 02228916622
- 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/
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
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Nepal
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Nepal is 1388 km. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Dharamsala to Nepal.
There are 463+ hotels available in Nepal. Prices start at $25 USD per night.