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

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There are 3 ways to get from Manāli to Dharamsala by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manali to Kullubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kullu to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater
    10h 10m

  2. Drive  217.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manāli to Dharamsalacar car 217.2 km
    4h 37m
    ₹2,105–3,041

  3. Taxi

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

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  • Distance: 220.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Manali to McLeodganj - Main Square via Kullu in around 10h 10m.

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