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How to get fromManāli to Dharamsalaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manāli to Dharamsala by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Mandi

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    1. Take the bus from Manali to Mandibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mandi to Jogindernagarbus bus 689 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jogindernagar to Kangrabus bus
    8h 31m
    ₹1,221–2,008

  2. Drive  217.2 km

    1. Drive from Manāli to Dharamsalacar car 217.2 km
    4h 37m
    ₹2,426–3,505

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manāli to Dharamsalataxi taxi 217.2 km
    4h 37m
    ₹6,000–7,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manali to Kullubus bus redbusIndia_Leyland Non A/C Seater Family
    2. Take the bus from Kullu to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater
    10h 25m

Manāli to Dharamsala by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Manāli, Himachal Pradesh, India and Dharamsala, India?

You can take a bus from Manali to Dharamsala via Mandi, Jogindernagar, and Kangra in around 8h 31m.

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