Rishikesh to Dharamshala

Rishikesh to Dharamshala

Rishikesh
Dharamshala
Mon, Jun 15
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Rishikesh to Dharamshala Destination Reviews

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Lucy G
On time, comfortable enough and stopped twice for food and bathroom
Rishikesh to Dharamshala, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, Laxmi Holidays, May 3, 2026
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Maria
Not really good
Rishikesh to Dharamshala, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, Laxmi Holidays, Mar 1, 2026
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M W
One great thing: in the chaos of Indian traffic, I did not know where to wait for my bus exactly. Following the text in the confirmation email (to be 'underneath' the new flyover in Nepali farm, Rishikesh), I was in the wrong place. Then the driver himself came to look for me, asking around, until he found me. That was SO much appreciated! Then one bad thing; the airconditioning in the bus was set to max, and apparently there were blankets right above me but I was never told. As a result, I shivered from cold, tighy pressing my limbs to my body to not freeze for 13 hours straight and did not get a minute's sleep.
Rishikesh to Dharamshala, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, Laxmi Holidays, Nov 10, 2025
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Eoin M
It was a good experience which went as expected
Rishikesh to Dharamshala, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, Laxmi Holidays, Oct 9, 2025
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Rishikesh to Dharamshala Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TravelODesk India
Van 6pax
Any time
+5h
$301.00
Taxi
TravelODesk India
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+5h
$235.00
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+5h 38m
$391.08
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+5h 38m
$284.32
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+5h 38m
$284.43
Bus
Laxmi Holidays
A/C Semi Sleeper
17:30
05:30
$14.24
  5.0
Bus
Ram Dalal Holidays
A/C Semi Sleeper
17:30
05:30
$20.87
Bus
Laxmi Holidays
A/C Semi Sleeper
18:30
06:30
$14.25
  5.0
Bus
City Land Travels
A/C Semi Sleeper
18:50
07:40
$13.02
Bus
Laxmi Holidays
A/C Semi Sleeper
19:00
07:00
$15.77
  5.0

How to get from Rishikesh to Dharamshala

Travelling between Rishikesh and Dharamshala is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 18.07 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.07.

How long does it take to get from Rishikesh to Dharamshala?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 23 hours to travel between Rishikesh and Dharamshala depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Rishikesh and Dharamshala. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 5m to reach Dharamshala.

How much does it cost to get from Rishikesh to Dharamshala?

Travelling between Rishikesh and Dharamshala can be as cheap as USD 18.07 if you opt for a Laxmi Holidays bus and as expensive as USD 18.07 if you buy a Laxmi Holidays Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Rishikesh and Dharamshala ?

  • 1 from Rishikesh to Dharamshala starting from 17:30 Rishikesh until 17:30 Rishikesh

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rishikesh to Dharamshala.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Rishikesh to Dharamshala overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Rishikesh and Dharamshala

Laxmi Holidays

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Rishikesh and Dharamshala

TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India

What is the most popular transport to get from Rishikesh to Dharamshala?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 86% opted for a bus
  • 14% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Rishikesh to Dharamshala

Facts about the transport from Rishikesh to Dharamshala

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure5:30 вечера
Latest Departure7:50 вечера
Departures per day1
Distance454 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndiGo, Laxmi Holidays, SpiceJet, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India