There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane VNS - DHM
6h 29m₹10,274–20,997Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
- Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
21h 11m₹1,184–4,740Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshalabus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
25h 30mDrive 1,195.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Dharamsalacar 1,195.8 km
15h₹13,364–19,304Train, taxi
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Amb Andauratrain 12325
- Take the taxi from Amb Andaura to Dharamsalataxi
22h 16m₹3,008–6,811Bus via Ghāziābād
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ghaziabadbus Varanasi - Ghaziabad
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
26h 20m
Varanasi to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala is to train and bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,800 and takes 21h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Dharamsala. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Dharamshala via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Varanasi and Dharamsala is 1026 km. The road distance is 1195.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 11m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala, including transfers.
Varanasi to Dharamsala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 30m.
Varanasi to Dharamsala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Dharamsala is 1196 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Varanasi to Dharamsala.
What companies run services between Varanasi, 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 bus from Varanasi to Dharamshala via Chandigarh in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–22,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kangra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Amb Andaura
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–3,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,000–3,900
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–850
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- 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
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹300–400
- AC Himdhara
- ₹340–480
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to McLeodganj - Main Square
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Varanasi to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–900
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