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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Chandīgarh

    best
    1. Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    11h 10m
    ₹1,025–3,719

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Laksar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Laksar Jn to Saharanpurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sahāranpur to Dharamshalabus bus
    16h 13m
    ₹851–3,304

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Haridwartaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Dharamshalabus bus 1213 / ...
    14h 53m
    ₹1,868–2,940

  4. Drive 470.8 km

    1. Drive from Kotdwar to Dharamsalacar car 470.8 km
    8h 27m
    ₹5,293–7,645

  5. 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 4m
    ₹5,392–18,763

  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
    ₹13,231–45,719

  7. Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane IXC - DHM
    10h 35m
    ₹7,577–45,879

Kotdwar to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,025Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 489.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Kotdwar to Dharamsala. However, you can take the line 12037 train to Najibabad 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 the taxi to Haridwar then take the bus to Dharamshala.

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