Manali to Auli
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Auli, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 236 km
Approx Duration: 5.2 hrs
Route overview
Manali to Auli is about 236 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Manali to Auli
About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Manali. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Narkanda. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 86 km (about 1h 43m of driving) — Arrive in Auli
By bus: Manali to Auli
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 → Auli. AC Seater / Volvo · ~236 km Takes about 5h 15m. Tentative fare ₹260–₹710. Usual tea/meal halts: Rohru (~170 km).
- Arrive in Auli
By train: Manali to Auli
The nearest railway stations are Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali and Dehradun (about 48 km away) for Auli. 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, 26h 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 09:30 PM Jalandhar Cant, then Amritsar Dehradun Express (14632) 11:55 PM Jalandhar Cant to 10:05 AM Dehradun — change at Pathankot (about 1h 35m wait) and Jalandhar Cant (about 2h 25m wait)
- With two changes, 35h 40m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 07:16 AM Daya Basti, then Uttaranchal Express (19565) 10:05 AM Daya Basti to 07:00 PM Dehradun — change at Pathankot (about 5h wait) and Daya Basti (about 2h 49m wait)
- With two changes, 48h 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 05:45 AM Old Delhi, then DELHI SARAI ROHILLA - DEHRADUN Mussoorie Exp (14041) 10:20 PM Old Delhi to 08:00 AM Dehradun — change at Pathankot (about 1h 35m wait) and Old Delhi (about 16h 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 236 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,700 · Sedan ₹3,170 · SUV ₹4,160 · Innova / MUV ₹4,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹710
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹500 · First AC ₹690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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