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How to get fromVaranasi to McLeod Ganjby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to McLeod Ganj by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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
    7h 54m
    ₹11,281–42,440

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 22355
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    22h 49m
    ₹934–4,360

  3. Bus via Karol Bāgh

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass to FlixBus McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus FlixBus IN0211C / ...
    26h 40m

  4. Drive 1,195.6 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to McLeod Ganjcar car 1,195.6 km
    15h 8m
    ₹13,478–19,468

  5. Fly Varanasi Airport to Jammu Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane VNS - IXJ
    2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to McLeod Ganjtaxi taxi
    10h 18m
    ₹13,251–18,500

  6. 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
    25h 58m
    ₹12,522–41,405

  7. 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
    ₹7,274–15,480

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Dharamsalabus bus 259
    37h 12m

Varanasi to McLeod Ganj by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹934Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and McLeod Ganj, 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 FlixBus McLeodganj - Main Square via Delhi, Delhi State, Avantika Sec 1, West Enclave, Mukraba Chowk / Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, and FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass in around 26h 40m.

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