What is the cheapest way to get from Leh to Dharamsala?

The cheapest way to get from Leh to Dharamsala is to drive which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leh to Dharamsala?

The fastest way to get from Leh to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹36,000.

Is there a direct bus between Leh and Dharamsala?

No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at McLeodganj - Main Square via Srinagar and Pathankot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

How far is it from Leh to Dharamsala?

The distance between Leh and Dharamsala is 273 km. The road distance is 625.7 km.

How do I travel from Leh to Dharamsala without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Leh to Dharamsala?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Leh to Dharamsala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leh to Dharamsala bus from?

Leh to Dharamsala bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.

Bus or fly from Leh to Dharamsala?

The best way to get from Leh to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹36,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Srinagar, which costs and takes 30h 28m.

Where does the Leh to Dharamsala bus arrive?

Leh to Dharamsala bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Srinagar station.

Can I drive from Leh to Dharamsala?

Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Dharamsala is 626 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Leh to Dharamsala.

Where can I stay near Dharamsala?

There are 417+ hotels available in Dharamsala.

Leh to Dharamsala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 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
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXL - DHM
7h 32m
₹17,866–35,106
Drive 625.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Leh to Dharamsalacar 625.7 km
11h 11m
₹7,020–10,140
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Dharamsalataxi
20h 37m
₹8,200–10,541
Fly to Jammu Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane IXL - IXJ
2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankottrain
3. Take the bus from Pathankot to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus
7h 52m
Bus via Srinagar
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Pathankotbus
3. Take the bus from Pathankot to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus
30h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Kullubus
3. Take the bus from Kullu to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus
30h 50m

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

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6h 18mAverage Duration

₹11,312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leh to McLeodganj - Main Square via Srinagar, Srinagar, and Pathankot in around 30h 28m.

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