Delhi to Kullu
The distance from Delhi to Kullu is about 464 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours (estimated).
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Overview
The distance from Delhi to Kullu is about 464 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Delhi to Kullu
464 km · ~9h 57m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Delhi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 232Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 382Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Delhi to Kullu
464 km · ~10h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Delhi → Kullu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~464 km
~10h 19m|Tentative fare ₹510–₹1,350
- Arrive in Kullu
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Delhi to Kullu
Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 22h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 20m wait
1 change · 24h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 24h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 50m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Transport Options
By Car
Approximately 464 km by road from Delhi to Kullu, roughly 9.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Kullu is Joginder Nagar railway station, about 31 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Joginder Nagar railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Joginder Nagar railway station — about 31 km
- Chauntra Bhaterh railway station — about 35 km
Budget Estimate
road
464 km
9.5 hours
Approximately 464 km by road from Delhi to Kullu, roughly 9.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
464 km
The nearest railway station to Kullu is Joginder Nagar railway station, about 31 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 464 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 9 km away.
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