Ajmer to Manali
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ajmer, Rajasthan to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 897 km
Approx Duration: 19.9 hrs
Route overview
Ajmer to Manali is about 897 km by road, roughly 19.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Ajmer to Manali
About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ajmer. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 58m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 449. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 599. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 749. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 58m of driving) — Arrive in Manali
By bus: Ajmer to Manali
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ajmer. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ajmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ajmer → Manali. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km Takes about 19h 56m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560.
- Arrive in Manali
By train: Ajmer to Manali
The nearest railway stations are Ajmer Jn for Ajmer and Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 42h 25m in total: Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 05:00 PM Mangaliyawas to 11:45 AM Jalandhar City, then Jalandhar Pathankot Passenger (54621) 05:30 PM Jalandhar City to 08:55 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jalandhar City (about 5h 45m wait) and Pathankot (about 5h 20m wait)
- With two changes, 45h 10m in total: Pooja express (12413) 02:15 PM Ajmer Jn to 08:05 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Mail (14034) 04:15 PM Jammu Tawi to 06:45 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 8h 10m wait) and Pathankot (about 7h 30m wait)
- With two changes, 45h 10m in total: Pooja express (12413) 02:15 PM Ajmer Jn to 09:55 PM Old Delhi, then Delhi-Pathankot Express (14037) 08:00 AM Old Delhi to 06:00 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Old Delhi (about 10h 5m wait) and Pathankot (about 8h 15m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 897 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,970 · Sedan ₹11,760 · SUV ₹15,400 · Innova / MUV ₹17,240 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹990 · AC Seater ₹1,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · AC Sleeper ₹2,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,290 · Second AC ₹1,820 · First AC ₹2,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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