How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Dharamshala?

From ₹5,120 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Dharamshala?

The fastest option takes about 9 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Dharamshala?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Dharamshala — routes, cost and how to reach

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Chennai to Dharamshala — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~2,706 km
Straight line: 2,165 km
Cheapest: ₹5,120
Fastest: 9h
Travellers: 1

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3 plansfrom ₹5,120 per personsorted by recommended

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ChennaiRenigunta Jn (RU)

137 km by road

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₹210–₹410

Renigunta Jn (RU)Gooty Jn (GY)

17651 Chennai Egmore Kacheguda Express · 3A · 321 km

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₹780–₹920

4.5h

Gooty Jn (GY)Sabarmati Jn (SBI)

19568 Okha–Tuticorin Express · 3A · 1254 km

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₹2,280–₹2,650

9.6h

Sabarmati Jn (SBI)Bharoli Junction (BHRL)

19224 Jammu Tawi–Ahmedabad Express · 3A · 1300 km

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₹2,350–₹2,740

10.2h

Bharoli JunctionDharamshala

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 90 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹250–₹410

3.9h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹5,870–₹7,130 one way

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