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

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Varanasi Airport to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane VNS - DHM
    8h 4m
    ₹11,281–28,440

  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, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
    2. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus bus Delhi, Delhi State - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
    25h 28m

  4. Drive  1,192.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Dharamsalacar car 1,192.4 km
    15h 5m
    ₹13,495–19,493

  5. Train to Allahabad, fly to Kangra Airport

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane IXD - DHM
    26h 15m
    ₹9,447–28,590

  6. Fly Varanasi Airport to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane VNS - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    12h 17m
    ₹7,774–18,480

  7. 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

  8. Bus via Haridwar

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Dharamshalabus bus 1213 / ...
    31h 27m

Varanasi to Dharamsala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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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