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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Dharmashala by plane, bus, train, 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
    8h 52m
    ₹13,464–20,807

  2. Train via Thāne

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kashi to Thanetrain train 22178
    2. Take the train from Thane to Kannurtrain train 12201 / ...
    45h 4m
    ₹1,871–9,375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Mattannurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    28h 33m

  4. Drive  2,017.7 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Dharmashalacar car 2,017.7 km
    30h 18m
    ₹19,739–28,512

  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
    7h 52m
    ₹12,144–24,557

  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
    8h 17m
    ₹12,684–21,057

  7. Bus via Rewa Airport (REW)

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Rewabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rewa to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Taliparambabus bus
    46h 15m

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Yasvantpur Jntrain train 22688
    2. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Kannurtrain train 16511 / ...
    2d 11h
    ₹2,097–10,996

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,743.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Dharmashala via Bengaluru and Mattannur in around 28h 33m.

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