Balasore to Manali
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Balasore, Odisha to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1996 km
Approx Duration: 44.4 hrs
Route overview
Balasore to Manali is about 1996 km by road, roughly 44.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Balasore to Manali
About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Balasore. 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.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 399. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 549. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 699. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 798. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 948. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1098. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1198. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1348. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1597. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1747. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1897. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Manali
By bus: Balasore to Manali
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Balasore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balasore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Balasore → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~998 km Takes about 22h 11m. Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 998). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Manali. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Manali. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~998 km Takes about 22h 11m. Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840.
- Arrive in Manali
By train: Balasore to Manali
The nearest railway stations are Balasore for Balasore 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.
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 1996 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,060 · Sedan ₹26,050 · SUV ₹34,080 · Innova / MUV ₹38,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,210
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · AC Sleeper ₹4,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,820 · Second AC ₹4,020 · First AC ₹5,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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- Dharamshala to Manali
- Chamba to Manali
- Bilaspur to Manali
- Una to Manali
- Shimla to Manali
- Hoshiarpur to Manali
- Pathankot to Manali
Routes from Manali
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- Manali to Kullu
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