There are 7 ways to get from Gwalior to Dharamsala by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train, bus via Chandīgarh
best- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
- Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
14h 31m₹1,043–3,688Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Una Himachaltrain
- Take the bus from Una to Hamirpurbus
- Take the bus from Hamirpur to Dharamsalabus
21h 23m₹987–4,059Bus
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
17h 49mDrive 787.4 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Dharamsalacar 787.4 km
11h 40m₹8,988–12,982Fly
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane GWL - DHM
17h 57m₹8,501–17,674Train, taxi
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Amb Andauratrain 22709
- Take the taxi from Amb Andaura to Dharamsalataxi
14h 45m₹2,875–5,822Bus via Mathura
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Mathura, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Mathura to Sarai Kale Khanbus
- Take the bus from Kashmere Gate Zingbus Lounge to Bharat Petrol Pump, Dharamshalabus
22h 10m
Gwalior to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwalior to Dharamsala is to train and bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gwalior to Dharamsala is to drive which takes 11h 40m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwalior to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and arriving at Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State and Kangra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.
The distance between Gwalior and Dharamsala is 802 km. The road distance is 787.4 km.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Dharamsala without a car is to train and bus via Chandīgarh which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 14h 31m to get from Gwalior to Dharamsala, including transfers.
Gwalior to Dharamsala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Dharamsala is to bus which takes 17h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 17h 57m.
Gwalior to Dharamsala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwalior to Dharamsala is 787 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Gwalior to Dharamsala.
What companies run services between Gwalior, India and Dharamsala, India?
You can take a bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kangra Airport via Mumbai, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–28,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kangra Airport via Mumbai, Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–28,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi, Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Amb Andaura
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Una Himachal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–850
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹430–600
- AC Himdhara
- ₹550–850
Bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–480
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹300–400
- AC Himdhara
- ₹340–480
Bus from Una to Hamirpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹400–550
Bus from Hamirpur to Dharamsala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–600
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹330–440
- AC Himdhara
- ₹410–600
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