Manali to Almora
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Almora, Uttarakhand.
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.
Route Map
By Car: Manali to Almora
490 km · ~10h 28m · About 10h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 245Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 395Look 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: Manali to Almora
490 km · ~10h 53m · 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 → Almora
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~490 km
~10h 53m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,420
- Arrive in Almora
Almora, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Manali to Almora
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 31h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 6h 11m wait
2 changes · 31h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 2h 48m wait
2 changes · 31h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 20m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 28m 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
Manali to Almora: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Almora is about 490 km by road, roughly 9.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 490 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,490 · Sedan ₹6,470 · SUV ₹8,480 · Innova / MUV ₹9,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹780 · AC Sleeper ₹1,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,010 · First AC ₹1,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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