Manali to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.
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 Bidhannagar
2004 km · ~43h 25m · About 40h of driving split over 5 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.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 802Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 952Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1102Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1202Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1352Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1502Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1603Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1753Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1903Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
2004 km · ~44h 33m · 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) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 668)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1336)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 51h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 9h 54m wait
2 changes · 51h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 51h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 20m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m 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 Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Bidhannagar is about 2004 km by road, roughly 40.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2004 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,140 · Sedan ₹26,150 · SUV ₹34,220 · Innova / MUV ₹38,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,210 · AC Sleeper ₹4,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,660
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,840 · Second AC ₹4,040 · First AC ₹5,640
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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