Gwalior to Manali
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 880 km
Approx Duration: 19.6 hrs
Route overview
Gwalior to Manali is about 880 km by road, roughly 19.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Gwalior to Manali
About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gwalior. 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.
- 140 km (about 2h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 440. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 590. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 740. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 140 km (about 2h 48m of driving) — Arrive in Manali
By bus: Gwalior to Manali
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gwalior. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gwalior. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gwalior → Manali. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~880 km Takes about 19h 33m. Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510.
- Arrive in Manali
By train: Gwalior to Manali
The nearest railway stations are Gwalior Jn for Gwalior 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, 36h 15m in total: Malwa Express (12919) 11:10 PM Antri to 03:55 PM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express (19226) 09:25 PM Jammu Tawi to 11:30 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 5h 30m wait) and Pathankot (about 2h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 49h 52m in total: VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp (18507) 09:33 AM Antri to 03:17 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar, then Delhi-Pathankot Express (14037) 08:01 AM Delhi Sadar Bazar to 06:00 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Delhi Sadar Bazar (about 16h 44m wait) and Pathankot (about 8h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 53h 14m in total: Sachkhand SF Express (12715) 06:11 AM Antri to 08:15 PM Amritsar Jn, then Ravi Express (14633) 09:15 AM Amritsar Jn to 11:40 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Amritsar Jn (about 13h wait) and Pathankot (about 14h 35m 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 880 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,780 · Sedan ₹11,540 · SUV ₹15,110 · Innova / MUV ₹16,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹970 · AC Seater ₹1,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · AC Sleeper ₹2,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹560 · Economy ₹910 · Third AC ₹1,260 · Second AC ₹1,790 · First AC ₹2,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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