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Manali to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

328 kmDistance

6.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹3710

Sedan₹4360

SUV₹5730

Innova / MUV₹6430

Tempo Traveller₹7520

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹360

AC Seater₹590

Non-AC Sleeper₹520

AC Sleeper₹750

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹970

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Train

Sleeper₹230

Economy₹360

Third AC₹490

Second AC₹690

First AC₹950

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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.

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By Car: Manali to Anantnag

328 km · ~6h 54m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Manali
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
178 km · 3h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Hotels in Anantnag

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 Anantnag

328 km · ~7h 17m · 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 → Anantnag
AC Seater / Volvo · ~328 km
~7h 17m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹970
Usual tea / meal halts: Bunjwah (~170 km)
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Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Hotels in Anantnag

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 Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 23h 20m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52474 · Passenger

12:20 PMJoginder Nagar

10h 15m31 stops

10:35 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 37m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail

07:12 AMPathankot

4h 28m18 stops

11:40 AMUdhampur

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 28h 20m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger

07:20 AMJoginder Nagar

10h 10m33 stops

05:30 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 13h 42m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail

07:12 AMPathankot

4h 28m18 stops

11:40 AMUdhampur

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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