What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala is to train and bus which costs ₹850 - ₹5,000 and takes 24h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹43,000.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi and Dharamsala?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi 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 28m.

How far is it from Varanasi to Dharamsala?

The distance between Varanasi and Dharamsala is 1027 km. The road distance is 1192.4 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi to Dharamsala without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala without a car is to train and bus via Dera Gopipur which takes 21h 11m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,800.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi to Dharamsala bus from?

Varanasi to Dharamsala bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt.Ltd, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Bus or fly from Varanasi to Dharamsala?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹43,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 28m.

Where does the Varanasi to Dharamsala bus arrive?

Varanasi to Dharamsala bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt.Ltd, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Dharamsala?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Dharamsala is 1192 km. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Varanasi to Dharamsala.

Where can I stay near Dharamsala?

There are 486+ hotels available in Dharamsala.

Varanasi to Dharamsala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Varanasi Airport to Kangra Airport
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane VNS - DHM
7h 54m
₹11,281–42,440
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain 22355
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamsalabus
24h 12m
₹896–4,910
Train, bus via Dera Gopipur
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
21h 11m
₹1,184–4,740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
2. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
25h 28m
Drive 1,192.4 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Dharamsalacar 1,192.4 km
15h 6m
₹13,409–19,368
Train to Allahabad, fly to Kangra Airport
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain
2. Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXD - DHM
25h 58m
₹12,522–40,405
Fly Varanasi Airport to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane VNS - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus
3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus
12h 17m
₹7,274–15,480
Bus via Haridwar
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Dharamshalabus 1213 / ...
31h 27m

Varanasi to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

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21h 11mAverage Duration

₹1,184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,026.6 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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, Uttar Pradesh to Dharamshala via Delhi, Delhi State, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kangra in around 25h 28m.

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