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How to get fromRanchi to Dharamsalaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ranchi to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane IXR - DHM
    6h 31m
    ₹13,608–27,801

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Chandigarhtrain train 18309
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsalabus bus
    2d 17h
    ₹1,131–6,659

  3. Train, bus via Delhi

    1. Take the train from Ranchi to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    28h 1m
    ₹1,519–7,315

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
    38h 16m
    ₹1,718–5,596

  5. Drive  1,573.9 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Dharamsalacar car 1,573.9 km
    20h 42m
    ₹17,615–25,444

  6. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IXR - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    10h 53m
    ₹8,601–14,841

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ranchi to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Amb Andauratrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Amb Andaura to Dharamsalataxi taxi
    28h 44m
    ₹3,349–9,485

Ranchi to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,349.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Dharamsala, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Kangra Airport (DHM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to McLeodganj - Main Square via Delhi in around 38h 16m.

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