Bhuj to Manali
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bhuj, Gujarat to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1617 km
Approx Duration: 35.9 hrs
Route overview
Bhuj to Manali is about 1617 km by road, roughly 35.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Bhuj to Manali
About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhuj. 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.
- 104 km (about 2h 5m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 404. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 554. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 704. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 5m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 809. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 959. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1109. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 5m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1213. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1363. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1513. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 5m of driving) — Arrive in Manali
By bus: Bhuj to Manali
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhuj. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhuj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhuj → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km Takes about 17h 59m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 809). 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) · ~809 km Takes about 17h 59m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
- Arrive in Manali
By train: Bhuj to Manali
The nearest railway stations are Bhuj for Bhuj 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, 61h 10m in total: BHUJ - MUMBAI BANDRA Sayaji Nagari Exp (19116) 10:15 PM Bhuj to 05:05 AM Ahmedabad Jn, then AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp (19223) 11:20 AM Ahmedabad Jn to 03:10 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Ahmedabad Jn (about 6h 15m wait) and Pathankot (about 11h 5m wait)
- With two changes, 67h 5m in total: BHUJ - BAREILLY Ala Hazrat Exp (14322) 04:20 PM Bhuj to 02:35 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 17h 25m wait) and Pathankot (about 8h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 67h 5m in total: BHUJ - BAREILLY Ala Hazrat Exp (14322) 04:20 PM Bhuj to 03:36 PM Ghaziabad, then Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express (18101) 08:40 PM Ghaziabad to 10:50 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Ghaziabad (about 5h 4m wait) and Pathankot (about 15h 25m 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 1617 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,890 · Sedan ₹21,120 · SUV ₹27,640 · Innova / MUV ₹30,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,260 · First AC ₹4,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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