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There are 9 ways to get from Manali to Dharmashala by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 595 bus, fly to Kannur International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tpl to I.T.C.bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane MAA - CNN
    4h 37m
    ₹7,708–16,528

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kannapuramtrain train 16159
    21h
    ₹1,105–4,178

  3. Train via Kannur

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kannurtrain train 12685 / ...
    14h 24m
    ₹1,373–4,208

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kannurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    17h 43m

  5. Drive  630.1 km

    1. Drive from Manali to Dharmashalacar car 630.1 km
    9h 3m
    ₹6,164–8,904

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manali to Dharmashalataxi taxi 630.1 km
    9h 3m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain train
    6h 53m
    ₹7,888–12,778

  8. Fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuramtrain train
    6h 58m
    ₹7,428–12,778

  9. Bus via Hebbagodi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bommasandrabus bus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Taliparambabus bus
    20h 59m
    ₹2,411–4,004

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,884Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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 43m.

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