There are 7 ways to get from Sarnath to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane VNS - DHM
6h 2m₹11,764–42,986Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain 22355
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsalabus
25h 47m₹1,002–5,849Train, bus via Dera Gopipur
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
- Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
22h 46m₹1,290–5,679Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
25h 39mDrive 1,198.4 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Dharamsalacar 1,198.4 km
15h 11m₹13,477–19,466Train, taxi
- Take the train from Aunrihar Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain 14611
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Dharamsalataxi
26h 31m₹3,866–8,992Bus via Haridwar
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Dharamshalabus 1213 / ...
33h 35m
Sarnath to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Dharamsala is to train and bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000 and takes 25h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹43,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnath to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State and Kangra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
The distance between Sarnath and Dharamsala is 1026 km. The road distance is 1198.4 km.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Dharamsala without a car is to train and bus via Dera Gopipur which takes 22h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Sarnath to Dharamsala, including transfers.
Sarnath to Dharamsala bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt.Ltd, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹43,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 39m.
Sarnath to Dharamsala bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt.Ltd, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Dharamsala is 1198 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Sarnath to Dharamsala.
What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Dharamsala, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sarnath to Dharamshala via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Delhi State, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 25h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–35,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹450–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹450–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Aunrihar Jn to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–850
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹430–600
- AC Himdhara
- ₹550–850
Bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–480
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹300–400
- AC Himdhara
- ₹340–480
Bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹430–950
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹470–650
- AC Himdhara
- ₹650–950
- Seater
- ₹430–850
Bus from Haridwar to Dharamshala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹650–950
- AC Himdhara
- ₹1,000–1,500
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