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How to get fromVaranasi to Dharmashalaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Dharmashala by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kannur International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane VNS - CNN
    7h 51m
    ₹10,471–21,250

  2. Train via Jabalpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Jabalpurtrain train 11062 / ...
    2. Take the train from Jabalpur to Kannurtrain train 02198
    42h 47m
    ₹1,839–9,578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the bus from Kalasipayalam to Taliparambabus bus
    45h 36m
    ₹3,505–4,384

  4. Drive 2,017.7 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Dharmashalacar car 2,017.7 km
    30h 18m
    ₹22,932–33,124

  5. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane VNS - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain train
    9h 55m
    ₹11,151–21,000

  6. Fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane VNS - IXE
    2. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuramtrain train
    10h 27m
    ₹9,191–19,500

  7. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane VNS - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kannurtrain train
    12h 52m
    ₹10,811–20,970

  8. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalasipayalam to Taliparambabus bus
    2d

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Arsikere Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Hassantrain train
    3. Take the train from Hassan to Kannurtrain train
    2d 7h
    ₹2,088–11,105

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,613Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,743.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Starlight Airline, and Air India Limited fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Dharmashala via Jabalpur and Kannur in around 42h 47m.

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