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How to get fromManali to Dharamsalaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane MAA - DHM
    9h 29m
    ₹15,512–24,711

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    47h 27m
    ₹2,045–9,703

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Delhi to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    2d 12h

  4. Drive  2,586.6 km

    1. Drive from Manali to Dharamsalacar car 2,586.6 km
    35h 15m
    ₹28,960–41,830

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane MAA - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    11h 7m
    ₹9,005–13,751

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Kangra Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane TIR - DHM
    20h 55m
    ₹16,817–35,101

  7. Fly Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane MAA - IXJ
    2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pathankot to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    14h 25m

  8. Fly Chennai International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane MAA - ATQ
    2. Take the bus from Amritsar to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    15h 40m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,228.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Dharamsala, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to McLeodganj - Main Square via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi in around 2d 12h.

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