Manali to Biju Patnaik Airport
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha.
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 Biju Patnaik Airport
2062 km · ~44h 34m · About 41h 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.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 412Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 562Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 712Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 825Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 975Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1125Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1237Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1387Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1537Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1650Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1800Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1950Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Biju Patnaik AirportBiju Patnaik Airport, Odisha
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 Biju Patnaik Airport
2062 km · ~45h 48m · 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) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 687)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Biju Patnaik Airport. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1375)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Biju Patnaik Airport. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Biju Patnaik Airport
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport
Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha
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 Biju Patnaik Airport
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Bhubaneswar for Biju Patnaik Airport.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 57h 30m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 3h 40m wait
2 changes · 57h 30m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 45m 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 Biju Patnaik Airport: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Biju Patnaik Airport is about 2062 km by road, roughly 41.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2062 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,780 · Sedan ₹26,910 · SUV ₹35,200 · Innova / MUV ₹39,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,270 · AC Seater ₹3,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,300 · AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,820
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,920 · Second AC ₹4,150 · First AC ₹5,800
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Biju Patnaik Airport guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Biju Patnaik Airport.
Related Tour Packages
- Himachal Tour Package from Agra
- Himachal Tour Package from Ahmedabad
- Himachal Tour Package from Amritsar
- Himachal Tour Package from Aurangabad
- Himachal Tour Package from Bangalore
- Himachal Tour Package from Chandigarh
- Himachal Tour Package from Chennai
- Himachal Tour Package from Coimbatore
- Himachal Tour Package from Dhanbad
- Himachal Tour Package from Faridabad
- Himachal Tour Package from Ghaziabad
- Himachal Tour Package from Guwahati