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How to get fromIslamabad to Dharamsalaby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Islamabad to Dharamsala by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Islamabad to Lahorebus bus
    2. Walk from Dera Gujjran Station to Amritsar, Punjabunknown unknown
    3. Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    14h 22m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Chak Lala to Raiwind Jn.train train 8Dn
    2. Walk from Raiwind Jn. to Khem Karanunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Khem Karan to Amritsar Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Pathankottrain train
    5. Take the train from Pathankot to Kangratrain train
    18h 12m

  3. Fly, travel, bus

    1. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Lahore International Airport (LHE)plane plane ISB - LHE
    2. Walk from Dera Gujjran Station to Amritsar, Punjabunknown unknown
    3. Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    9h 40m

  4. Bus, travel, train

    1. Take the bus from Islamabad to Murreebus bus
    2. Walk from Murree to Baramulaunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Baramula to Sri Nagartrain train
    4. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain train
    5. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Pathankot Cantttrain train
    6. Take the bus from Pathankot to Kangrabus bus
    19h 23m

  5. Train, travel, bus

    1. Take the train from Chak Lala to Raiwind Jn.train train 8Dn
    2. Walk from Raiwind Jn. to Khem Karanunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Khem Karan to Amritsar Jntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    19h 35m

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Lahore International Airport (LHE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,328Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islamabad to Dharamsala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 579.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Dharamsala, India?

There is no direct connection from Islamabad to Dharamsala. However, you can take the bus to Faizabad, walk to Islamabad, take the bus to Lahore, take the taxi to GPO Station, take the subway to Dera Gujjran Station, travel to Amritsar, Punjab, take the bus to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, walk to Kangra, then take the line 1213 bus to Dharamshala. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Islamabad to Dharamsala via Chak Lala, Raiwind Jn., Khem Karan, Amritsar Jn, Pathankot, and Kangra in around 18h 12m.

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