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There are 8 ways to get from Haridwar to Dharamsala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    8h 38m
    ₹911–2,710

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Dharamshalabus bus 1213 / ...
    13h 30m
    ₹650–1,500

  3. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    11h 35m
    ₹1,217–3,090

  4. Drive  418.4 km

    1. Drive from Haridwar to Dharamsalacar car 418.4 km
    7h 6m
    ₹4,058–5,862

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Haridwar to Dharamsalataxi taxi 418.4 km
    7h 6m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Fly from Dehradun Airport

    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane DED - DHM
    7h 52m
    ₹11,820–27,045

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane DEL - DHM
    9h 5m
    ₹5,095–16,962

  8. Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane IXC - DHM
    7h 58m
    ₹4,663–34,870

Haridwar to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹911Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Haridwar, India and Dharamsala, India?

You can take a bus from Haridwar to Dharamshala via Chandigarh in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kangra Airport (DHM) once daily.

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