There are 8 ways to get from Joshīmath to Dharamsala by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Haridwar - Kashyap Ashrambus
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
- Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
17h 44m₹1,513–4,597Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Dehradun - Doon Travels, near ISBTbus FlixBus IN0310J
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Mcleodganjbus 1285
22h 5m₹1,272–4,025Drive 678.6 km
- Drive from Joshīmath to Dharamsalacar 678.6 km
12h 4m₹7,678–11,090Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane DEL - DHM
18h 47m₹5,983–17,709Bus via Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the bus from Tapovan Joshimath to Dehradunbus
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
25h₹1,505–3,167Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Joshīmath to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane PGH - DHM
12h 42m₹14,243–24,279Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Dehradun - Doiwalabus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane DED - DHM
14h 37m₹11,314–24,911Bus, train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Haridwar - Kashyap Ashrambus
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXC - DHM
17h 10m₹5,265–23,757
Joshīmath to Dharamsala by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshīmath to Dharamsala is to bus via Kangra, Himachal Pradesh which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200 and takes 25h.
The fastest way to get from Joshīmath to Dharamsala is to drive which takes 12h 4m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshīmath to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Joshimath and arriving at Mcleodganj via Dehradun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
The distance between Joshīmath and Dharamsala is 838 km. The road distance is 678.6 km.
The best way to get from Joshīmath to Dharamsala without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 44m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 17h 44m to get from Joshīmath to Dharamsala, including transfers.
Joshīmath to Dharamsala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Joshimath station.
Joshīmath to Dharamsala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Dehradun - Doon Travels, near ISBT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshīmath to Dharamsala is 679 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Joshīmath to Dharamsala.
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What companies run services between Joshīmath, India and Dharamsala, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Joshimath to Mcleodganj via FlixBus Dehradun - Doon Travels, near ISBT and Dehradun in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–13,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Kangra Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Kangra Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Haridwar - Kashyap Ashram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Dehradun - Doon Travels, near ISBT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Dehradun - Doiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Haridwar - Kashyap Ashram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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