Manali to Bangalore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Bangalore
2785 km · ~60h 22m · About 56h of driving split over 7 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 796Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 946Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1096Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1194Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1344Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1494Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1591Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1891Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1989Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2139Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2289Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2387Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2537Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2687Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
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 Bangalore
2785 km · ~61h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~928 km
~20h 37m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 928)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~928 km
~20h 37m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1857)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bangalore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~928 km
~20h 37m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
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 Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Manali to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Bangalore is about 2785 km by road, roughly 55.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2785 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹95,782 · Ertiga ₹1,22,100 · Innova ₹1,27,364 · Innova Crysta ₹1,56,832 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,16,846
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,060 · AC Seater ₹5,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,460 · AC Sleeper ₹6,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,820 · Third AC ₹3,930 · Second AC ₹5,600 · First AC ₹7,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Bangalore guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Manali to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Nahan245 km from Manali
Himachal Pradesh
- Panipat410 km from Manali
Haryana
- Faridabad555 km from Manali
Haryana
- Ashoknagar1110 km from Manali
Madhya Pradesh
- Harda1430 km from Manali
Madhya Pradesh
- Nanded1890 km from Manali
Maharashtra
Hotels in Bangalore
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Things to Do in Bangalore
Cinemax
Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Cinepolis
Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Gopalan Cinemas
Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station
Inox theatre
Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
PVR Cinemas
PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Bangalore Film Society
A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.
Suggested Bangalore Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bangalore
- Travel from Manali to Bangalore (about 55.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Church Street
Day 2Explore Bangalore
- Visit Hudson Memorial Church
- Visit St. Andrew's Church
- Visit Rice Memorial Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
- Head back to Manali
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