There are 8 ways to get from Kanpur to Dharamsala by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Pathankot Cantttrain 22431 / ...
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Dharamsalataxi
16h 20m₹3,647–7,260Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Chandigarhtrain 12311 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsalabus
19h 57m₹800–4,194Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
19h 53mDrive 881.8 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Dharamsalacar 881.8 km
12h 16m₹9,941–14,359Fly from Kanpur Airport
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane KNU - DHM
21h 35m₹10,459–33,625Train, bus via Delhi
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
- Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
16h 41m₹1,189–4,863Bus via Faridabad
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Faridabad, Haryanabus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Kashmere Gate Zingbus Lounge to Bharat Petrol Pump, Dharamshalabus
24h 10mTrain to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane LKO - DHM
8h 12m₹8,423–27,451
Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Dharamsala is to train and bus which costs ₹800 - ₹4,200 and takes 19h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Dharamsala is to train and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from Kanpur and arriving at Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State and Kangra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.
The distance between Kanpur and Dharamsala is 1005 km. The road distance is 881.8 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Dharamsala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 16h 20m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Kanpur to Dharamsala, including transfers.
Kanpur to Dharamsala bus services, operated by BSS Cool Cool Travels, depart from Kanpur station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Dharamsala is to bus which takes 19h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹34,000 and takes 21h 35m.
Kanpur to Dharamsala bus services, operated by BSS Cool Cool Travels, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Dharamsala is 882 km. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Kanpur to Dharamsala.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Dharamsala, India?
You can take a bus from Kanpur to Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 19h 53m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 4 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–33,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Kangra Airport via Mumbai, Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–40,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi, Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–33,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Kangra Airport via Hyderabad, Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–40,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–34,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–33,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,400
Train from Kanpur Central to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Kanpur Central to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–850
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- 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
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹300–400
- AC Himdhara
- ₹340–480
Bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹430–950
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹470–650
- AC Himdhara
- ₹650–950
- Seater
- ₹430–850
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Kashmere Gate Zingbus Lounge to Bharat Petrol Pump, Dharamshala
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.zingbus.com/
- A/C Semi Sleepe
- ₹650–1,100
Want to know more about travelling around India
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.
Related travel guides
How to travel India's Golden Triangle
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 480+ hotels available in Dharamsala.












