There are 9 ways to get from Manali to Dharmashala by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 595 bus, fly to Kannur International Airport
best- Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
4h 41m₹8,202–17,521Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kannapuramtrain 16159
19h 27m₹1,307–4,482Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kannurtrain 12685 / ...
14h 25m₹1,368–4,201Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kannurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
17h 20m₹1,535–3,262Drive 630.1 km
- Drive from Manali to Dharmashalacar 630.1 km
9h 2m₹7,053–10,188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manali to Dharmashalataxi 630.1 km
9h 2m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain
6h 46m₹7,882–12,771Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuramtrain
7h 2m₹7,422–13,771Bus via Hebbagodi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bommasandrabus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Taliparambabus
21h 4m₹2,411–4,004
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Dharmashala is to bus and train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500 and takes 19h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Dharmashala is to line 595 bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Dharmashala. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Kannur via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Manali to Dharmashala. However, there are services departing from Wimco Nagar Metro and arriving at Kannur via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Manali and Dharmashala is 587 km. The road distance is 630.1 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Dharmashala without a car is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Manali to Dharmashala, including transfers.
Manali to Dharmashala bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Dharmashala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Manali to Dharmashala is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,300 and takes 17h 20m.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Dharmashala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kannur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Dharmashala via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, and Kannur in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kannapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–24
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹15–22
- A/C Service
- ₹11–24
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bommasandra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9036709292
- goldentravels007@gmail.com
- Website
- Golden Travels
Bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Taliparamba
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Website
- Golden Travels
- Adult
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manali to Dharmashala bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Manali to Dharmashala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Dharmashala is 630 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Manali to Dharmashala.
There are 184+ hotels available in Dharmashala.

















