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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kolkata to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane CCU - DHM
    8h 2m
    ₹10,381–24,255

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kolkata to Una Himachaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Una to Hamirpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamirpur to Dharamsalabus bus
    39h 53m
    ₹1,381–6,993

  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 to Ghaziabadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    35h 46m
    ₹2,333–5,271

  5. Drive  1,861.6 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Dharamsalacar car 1,861.6 km
    24h 53m
    ₹18,095–26,137

  6. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane CCU - ATQ
    2. Take the bus from Amritsar to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    12h 18m

  7. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport 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 55m
    ₹10,374–17,295

  8. Ferry, train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Kangra Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane RDP - DHM
    18h 5m
    ₹13,226–33,698

  9. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Jalandhar Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Jalandhar City to Mukeriantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mukerian to Dharamsalataxi taxi
    30h 3m
    ₹4,307–11,007

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 2m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata to McLeodganj - Main Square via Ghaziabad in around 35h 46m.

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