There are 5 ways to get from Leh to Dharamsala by plane, bus, taxi, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Kangra Airport
best- Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXL - DHM
5h 42m₹17,866–34,106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Kullubus
- Take the bus from Kullu Bus Station to Palampurbus 785
33h 38m₹2,430–4,661Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
- Take the taxi from Keylong to Dharamsalataxi
20h 37m₹8,200–10,541Drive 625.7 km
- Drive from Leh to Dharamsalacar 625.7 km
11h 11m₹7,139–10,312Fly to Jammu Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane IXL - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankottrain
- Take the taxi from Pathankot to Dharamsalataxi
5h 59m₹9,836–24,966
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leh to Dharamsala is to bus which costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,700 and takes 33h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Leh to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹35,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Dharamsala via FlixBus Jispa, Kullu Bus Station, Palampur and Kangra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
The distance between Leh and Dharamsala is 273 km. The road distance is 625.7 km.
The best way to get from Leh to Dharamsala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 37m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Leh to Dharamsala, including transfers.
Leh to Dharamsala bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.
The best way to get from Leh to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹35,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,700 and takes 33h 38m.
Leh to Dharamsala bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Keylong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Dharamsala is 626 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Leh to Dharamsala.
What companies run services between Leh, India and Dharamsala, India?
Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Limited fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leh to Dharamsala via Keylong, FlixBus Jispa, FlixBus Kullu, Kullu Bus Station, Palampur, and Kangra in around 33h 38m.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- [email protected]
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Leh to Keylong
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Leh to Keylong
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
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