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

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane VNS - DHM
    5h 44m
    ₹10,274–30,997

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    21h 11m
    ₹1,184–4,740

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshalabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    24h 50m

  4. Drive  1,195.8 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Dharamsalacar car 1,195.8 km
    15h
    ₹11,645–16,820

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Amb Andauratrain train 12325
    2. Take the taxi from Amb Andaura to Dharamsalataxi taxi
    22h 16m
    ₹3,008–6,811

  6. Bus via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    30h 35m

Varanasi to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Spicejet fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Dharamshala via Chandigarh in around 24h 50m.

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