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There are 8 ways to get from Kotdwar to Dharamsala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Ambāla

    best
    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    11h 24m
    ₹1,127–4,533

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain train 14090
    2. Take the bus from Sahāranpur to Dharamshalabus bus 1213 / ...
    16h 1m
    ₹847–3,303

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roorkee to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshalabus bus
    12h 53m
    ₹1,009–4,403

  4. Drive  470.8 km

    1. Drive from Kotdwar to Dharamsalacar car 470.8 km
    8h 27m
    ₹4,606–6,653

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Dharamsalataxi taxi 470.8 km
    8h 27m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane DED - DHM
    7h 55m
    ₹13,231–28,719

  7. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Haridwartaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshalabus bus
    13h 8m
    ₹2,407–4,527

  8. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Ghaziabadtrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane DEL - DHM
    11h 52m
    ₹5,192–17,763

Kotdwar to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Kotdwar to Dharamsala. However, you can take the train to Roorkee, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Chandigarh, walk to Chandigarh, take the bus to Dehra, then take the bus to McLeod Ganj. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kotdwara to Dharamshala via Roorkee, Chandigarh, Railway Crossing, Sector 17/18, and Chandigarh in around 12h 53m.

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