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How to get fromKolkata to Dharamsalaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane CCU - DHM
    8h 12m
    ₹15,381–42,255

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 12311
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsalabus bus
    35h 42m
    ₹1,175–6,980

  3. Train, bus via Delhi

    1. Take the train from Sealdah to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    27h 16m
    ₹1,562–7,637

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Delhi, Delhi Statebus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Delhi, Delhi State
    2. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus bus Delhi, Delhi State - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
    30h 53m

  5. Drive 1,858.2 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Dharamsalacar car 1,858.2 km
    25h
    ₹20,948–30,258

  6. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane CCU - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    9h 45m
    ₹9,874–17,295

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Jalandhar Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Jalandhar Cant to Pathankot Cantttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Dharamsalataxi taxi
    30h 4m
    ₹4,217–11,764

Kolkata to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration27h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,631.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kangra Airport (DHM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 30h 53m.

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