Manali to Chitrakote
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Chitrakote, Chhattisgarh.
Approx Distance: 1975 km
Approx Duration: 43.9 hrs
Route overview
Manali to Chitrakote is about 1975 km by road, roughly 43.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Manali to Chitrakote
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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 395. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 545. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 695. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 790. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 940. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1090. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1185. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1335. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1485. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1580. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1880. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Chitrakote
By bus: Manali to Chitrakote
2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~988 km Takes about 21h 57m. Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 988). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chitrakote. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chitrakote. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km Takes about 21h 57m. Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820.
- Arrive in Chitrakote
By train: Manali to Chitrakote
The nearest railway stations are Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali and Dilmili for Chitrakote. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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 1975 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,830 · Sedan ₹25,780 · SUV ₹33,730 · Innova / MUV ₹37,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · AC Sleeper ₹4,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,980 · First AC ₹5,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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