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Manali to Ajmer

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Approx Distance: 897 km

Approx Duration: 19.9 hrs

Route overview

Manali to Ajmer is about 897 km by road, roughly 19.9 hours of travel time.

By car: Manali to Ajmer

About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Manali. 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 Ajmer

By bus: Manali to Ajmer

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Manali. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Manali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Manali → Ajmer. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km Takes about 19h 56m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560.
Arrive in Ajmer

By train: Manali to Ajmer

The nearest railway stations are Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali and Ajmer Jn for Ajmer. 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, 28h 55m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Mail (14034) 07:05 PM Pathankot to 07:10 PM Bharoli Junction, then Pooja Express (12414) 07:56 PM Bharoli Junction to 12:15 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Pathankot (about 1h 35m wait) and Bharoli Junction (about 46m wait)
With two changes, 30h 45m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Mail (14034) 07:05 PM Pathankot to 05:45 AM Old Delhi, then Sultanpur Ajmer Express (19604) 06:40 AM Old Delhi to 02:05 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Pathankot (about 1h 35m wait) and Old Delhi (about 55m wait)
With two changes, 42h 40m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Mail (14034) 07:05 PM Pathankot to 09:30 PM Jalandhar City, then Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express (19108) 02:20 AM Jalandhar City to 02:00 AM Mangaliyawas — change at Pathankot (about 1h 35m wait) and Jalandhar City (about 4h 50m 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.

Manali to Ajmer

Route overview

By car: Manali to Ajmer

By bus: Manali to Ajmer

By train: Manali to Ajmer

Tentative fare estimate

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