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Manali to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Asansol, West Bengal.

1758 kmDistance
35.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19440
Sedan₹22950
SUV₹30040
Innova / MUV₹33600
Tempo Traveller₹38980
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1930
AC Seater₹3160
Non-AC Sleeper₹2810
AC Sleeper₹4040
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4970
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Train
Sleeper₹1080
Economy₹1790
Third AC₹2490
Second AC₹3550
First AC₹4950
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Manali to Asansol

1758 km · ~37h 50m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Manali

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 440

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 879

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1029

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1179

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1319

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1469

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1619

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

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 Asansol

1758 km · ~39h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Manali → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~879 km

    ~19h 32m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 879)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~879 km

    ~19h 32m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  5. Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

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 Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 49h 22m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
07:20 AMJoginder Nagar
10h 10m33 stops
05:30 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
07:05 PMPathankot
5m1 stops
07:10 PMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 5h 11m wait

Himgiri Express#12332 · Superfast
12:21 AMBharoli Junction
32h 21m253 stops
08:42 AM+1dAndal Jn

2 changes · 49h 22m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
07:20 AMJoginder Nagar
10h 10m33 stops
05:30 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
3m1 stops
10:33 PMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m wait

Himgiri Express#12332 · Superfast
12:21 AMBharoli Junction
32h 21m253 stops
08:42 AM+1dAndal Jn

2 changes · 54h 55m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
07:20 AMJoginder Nagar
10h 10m33 stops
05:30 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
07:05 PMPathankot
2h 25m20 stops
09:30 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 14h 39m wait

Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express#12380 · Superfast
12:09 PMJalandhar Cant
26h 6m230 stops
02:15 PM+1dAndal Jn

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 Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Manali to Asansol is about 1758 km by road, roughly 35.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1758 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,440 · Sedan ₹22,950 · SUV ₹30,040 · Innova / MUV ₹33,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,980
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,930 · AC Seater ₹3,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,810 · AC Sleeper ₹4,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,080 · Economy ₹1,790 · Third AC ₹2,490 · Second AC ₹3,550 · First AC ₹4,950

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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