What is the cheapest way to get from Manali to Dharmashala?

The cheapest way to get from Manali to Dharmashala is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,200 and takes 21h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manali to Dharmashala?

The fastest way to get from Manali to Dharmashala is to line 595 bus and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.

How far is it from Manali to Dharmashala?

The distance between Manali and Dharmashala is 584 km. The road distance is 630.4 km.

How do I travel from Manali to Dharmashala without a car?

The best way to get from Manali to Dharmashala without a car is to train via Kannur which takes 14h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000.

How long does it take to get from Manali to Dharmashala?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Manali to Dharmashala, including transfers.

Train or bus from Manali to Dharmashala?

The best way to get from Manali to Dharmashala is to train via Kannur which takes 14h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400 and takes 19h 55m.

Can I drive from Manali to Dharmashala?

Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Dharmashala is 630 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Manali to Dharmashala.

Where can I stay near Dharmashala?

There are 173+ hotels available in Dharmashala.

Manali to Dharmashala - 10 ways to travel via train, line 595 bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manali to Dharmashala by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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Line 595 bus, fly to Kannur International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)MAA - CNN
4h 43m
₹6,003–10,784
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kannapuram16159
21h 28m
₹1,104–4,169
Train via Kannur
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kannur12685 / ...
14h 21m
₹1,168–3,964
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Bangalore Majestic
3. Take the bus from Kalasipayalam to Taliparamba
19h 55m
₹2,369–3,356
Drive 630.4 km
1. Drive from Manali to Dharmashala630.4 km
9h 23m
₹6,590–9,519
Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)MAA - CCJ
2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Kannur
6h 53m
₹5,543–10,284
Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)MAA - IXE
2. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuram
7h 2m
₹5,943–11,184
Fly to Mysore, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)MAA - MYQ
2. Take the taxi from Mysore (MYQ) to Dharmashala
6h 34m
₹8,953–19,884
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)MAA - CJB
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kannur
9h 22m
₹6,083–12,044
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)MAA - COK
2. Take the train from Angamali to Valapattanam
10h 37m
₹5,403–12,084

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

₹4,973Cheapest Price

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Distance: 584 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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 bus from Avurikollaimedu to Dharmashala via Madhavaram Rountana, Chennai Madhavaram, Tirupathi, Tirupati, Bangalore Majestic, Majestic, Krishna Rajendra Market, Kalasipayalam, and Taliparamba in around 19h 55m.

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